bridesmaid Meaning & Definition
What Does Bridesmaid Mean?
As a noun, bridesmaid means A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party. It is also used to mean A person or team that perennially finishes well, but never first. As a verb, it means To act as a bridesmaid for; to attend a bride during her wedding ceremony.
Bridesmaid at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ |
| Plural | bridesmaids |
| Verb forms | bridesmaids, bridesmaiding, bridesmaided |
Bridesmaid Definition (Noun)
- A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.
I'd love to be your bridesmaid at the wedding.
- A person or team that perennially finishes well, but never first.
Bridesmaid as a Verb
- To act as a bridesmaid for; to attend a bride during her wedding ceremony.
Noun
- (entertainment) A person or team that perennially finishes well, but never first.
Synonyms of Bridesmaid
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Bridesmaid synonyms and antonyms →Bridesmaid in a Sentence
I'd love to be your bridesmaid at the wedding.
I'd love to be your bridesmaid.
Word Forms & Grammar
bridesmaid (plural bridesmaids)
bridesmaid (third-person singular simple present bridesmaids, present participle bridesmaiding, simple past and past participle bridesmaided)
Words That Rhyme With Bridesmaid
Origin of Bridesmaid
From bride + -s- + maid. In the sports and entertainment sense: in reference to the saying always a bridesmaid, never a bride.
Questions People Ask About Bridesmaid
Is bridesmaid a noun or a verb?
Bridesmaid is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of bridesmaid?
The plural of bridesmaid is bridesmaids.
What is the past tense of bridesmaid?
The past tense of bridesmaid is bridesmaided. The present participle is bridesmaiding.