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December 15, 2023 Word of the Day

bridesmaid /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪd/ noun
bridesmaid
/ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪd/
noun

plural bridesmaids

Dresses of bride and bridesmaids
Dresses of bride and bridesmaids
Definition of BRIDESMAID

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: a female friend or relative who helps a bride at her wedding

  • I was a bridesmaid in my sister's wedding.

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