Bridesmaid

usgb/ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
noun

A girl or woman who is at a wedding to help the bride.

She chose her sister and her best friend to be her bridesmaids.
Visual representation of "bridesmaid" - A girl or woman who is at a wedding to help the bride

Often appears as...

  • chief bridesmaid
  • junior bridesmaid
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Event Specific

Used specifically in the context of weddings, relating to bridal duties.

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The bridesmaids organized the bridal shower.
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Cultural Role

The role and importance of bridesmaids can vary significantly in different cultures.

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In her culture, bridesmaids wore matching dresses.
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Number Varies

There can be one or several bridesmaids in a wedding party.

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She had four bridesmaids in her wedding.
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