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bridesmaid

bri·des·maid

UK/ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ US/ˈbraɪˌdzmeɪd/ uncommon

noun

1.

an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding

Synonyms

Origin

From bride + -s- + maid. In the sports and entertainment sense: in reference to the saying always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

Phrases

  • always a bridesmaid, never a bride
  • junior bridesmaid
  • maid of honor

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