Groomsman

usgb/ˈɡruːmzmən/
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.
Visual representation of "groomsman" - A male friend or relative chosen by a groom to assist him at his wedding.

Often appears as...

  • best man
  • groomsman duties
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Wedding Role

A groomsman is a specific role in Western-style weddings with responsibilities like supporting the groom.

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During the ceremony, the groomsmen lined up beside the groom.
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Cultural Variance

The concept of a groomsman might vary or not exist in different cultures; it's primarily Western.

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In his Indian wedding, Raj had no groomsmen but his closest male relatives participated.
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Not Always Best Man

Though similar, a groomsman is not the 'best man', who has a more prominent role in the wedding.

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He was honored to be a groomsman, although his brother was the best man.
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