Bridesmaid

/ˈbraɪdz.meɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A woman who is a friend or relative of the bride and who is typically part of the wedding party, assisting the bride on her wedding day.

She was honored to be chosen as her sister's bridesmaid for the wedding.

A woman who attends to the bride during the ceremony and reception.

The bridesmaid held the beautiful bouquet while the bride exchanged vows.

A female attendant of the bride, often wearing a similar dress to the bride's but in a different color.

All the bridesmaids wore matching dresses in the wedding's theme color.

Someone who provides emotional and practical support to the bride during the wedding planning process.

As the wedding day approached, the bridesmaid helped the bride finalize the details.

A member of the bridal party, often expected to participate in pre-wedding events such as the bridal shower or bachelorette party.

The bridesmaids organized a fun bachelorette party for the bride.

Etymology

The term 'bridesmaid' originated in the Middle English 'bridesmaide', combining 'bride' and 'maid', referring to a young woman who serves since antiquity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bridesmaid dress

A dress worn by a bridesmaid at a wedding.

bridesmaid duties

The responsibilities assigned to a bridesmaid, such as planning the bachelorette party or helping the bride with wedding preparations.

bridesmaid proposal

An invitation from a bride to a friend or relative to be a bridesmaid.

Related Words

bride

A woman on her wedding day.

groom

A man on his wedding day.

wedding

A ceremony where two people are united in marriage.

Slang Meanings

Bride's squad

She's got her bride's squad ready for the wedding.

Maid for the day

As her maid for the day, I had to keep her calm before the ceremony.