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Definition of bridesmaid

bridesmaid

/ˈbraɪdz.meɪd/
brides · maid
Plural:bridesmaids
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• noun

1

A woman or girl, typically a close friend or relative of the bride, who attends and assists her on her wedding day.

Example

"She asked her three closest college friends to serve as bridesmaids at her summer wedding."

2

A competitor, sports team, or candidate that repeatedly finishes in second place without ever winning a championship or top prize.

Example

"After losing in the finals for the third consecutive season, the team was tired of being the perennial bridesmaid of the league."

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• Nearby Words

bridalveil fall
bride
bridegroom
bridesmaid
bridesman
bridezilla
bridge

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century as a compound of the possessive form of 'bride' and 'maid' (meaning a young woman or female attendant), replacing the earlier term 'bridemaid'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bridesmaid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bridesmaid
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