maid of honor
The 'maid of honor' is a pivotal role in wedding ceremonies, traditionally filled by the bride's closest female friend or relative.
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Definition
C1Historical
(historical, formal)A young, unmarried woman serving as a junior attendant to a queen or noblewoman in a royal court.
Example
- In the royal court, she served as a maid of honor, attending to the queen's needs.
B2Wedding
(contemporary, informal)The chief bridesmaid who assists the bride with preparations and supports her during the wedding ceremony.
Example
- As the maid of honor, she organized the bridal shower and bachelorette party.
- The maid of honor helped the bride with her veil before the ceremony.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "maid of honor":
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