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bridesmaid
/ˈbraɪdz.meɪd/
Definition
1
A woman who attends to a bride during her wedding, typically a close friend or family member, responsible for assisting with the ceremony and reception.
2
One of several female attendants supporting the bride, often dressed in coordinated outfits chosen by the bride.
Examples
As the bridesmaid, she endured the taffeta gown with a smile, plotting its funeral in the nearest bonfire.
The bridesmaid caught the bouquet but immediately passed it off like a hot potato, whispering 'not it' under her breath.
My best friend served as bridesmaid, delivering a toast so savage it nearly derailed the honeymoon plans.
Being bridesmaid meant perfecting the art of smiling through blisters from shoes that pinched like a bad ex.