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bridesmaid

[brahydz-meyd]

noun

  1. a young woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony.

  2. Informal.a person, group, etc., that is in a secondary position, never quite attains a goal, etc..

    Bridesmaids for 12 seasons, the Eagles finally won the championship.



bridesmaid

/ ˈɪˌɪ /

noun

  1. a girl or young unmarried woman who attends a bride at her wedding Compare matron of honour maid of honour

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bridesmaid1

First recorded in 1545–55; bride 1 + 's 1 + maid
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Example Sentences

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I was a bridesmaid in two different weddings, one week apart.

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Being the bridesmaid so often is the worst feeling in football and it takes a special group to come back from having that happen repeatedly, and win.

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The newly-wed couple who tied the knot last week with 95 bridesmaids said it was "an absolutely unforgettable day".

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Her dream came true and she did look resplendent before going down the aisle along with nine bridesmaids in a crystal-encrusted gown, tiara and a bridal train several metres long.

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She recalled: "That same day that I'm packing to go to the hospital, I had to pack up my wedding dress, all the bridesmaids' dresses - and return it."

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