Groomsman
noun
A male friend or relative chosen by a groom to assist him at his wedding.
He asked his best friend to be the groomsman at his wedding.
Often appears as...
- best man
- groomsman duties
noun
A male friend or relative chosen by a groom to assist him at his wedding.
He asked his best friend to be the groomsman at his wedding.
Often appears as...
- best man
- groomsman duties
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Wedding Role
A groomsman is a specific role in Western-style weddings with responsibilities like supporting the groom.
During the ceremony, the groomsmen lined up beside the groom.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
The concept of a groomsman might vary or not exist in different cultures; it's primarily Western.
In his Indian wedding, Raj had no groomsmen but his closest male relatives participated.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Best Man
Though similar, a groomsman is not the 'best man', who has a more prominent role in the wedding.
He was honored to be a groomsman, although his brother was the best man.
Pro Tip 1/3Wedding Role
A groomsman is a specific role in Western-style weddings with responsibilities like supporting the groom.
During the ceremony, the groomsmen lined up beside the groom.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
The concept of a groomsman might vary or not exist in different cultures; it's primarily Western.
In his Indian wedding, Raj had no groomsmen but his closest male relatives participated.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Best Man
Though similar, a groomsman is not the 'best man', who has a more prominent role in the wedding.
He was honored to be a groomsman, although his brother was the best man.
Pro Tip 1/3Wedding Role
A groomsman is a specific role in Western-style weddings with responsibilities like supporting the groom.
During the ceremony, the groomsmen lined up beside the groom.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
The concept of a groomsman might vary or not exist in different cultures; it's primarily Western.
In his Indian wedding, Raj had no groomsmen but his closest male relatives participated.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Best Man
Though similar, a groomsman is not the 'best man', who has a more prominent role in the wedding.
He was honored to be a groomsman, although his brother was the best man.
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