bridesmaids
word · lemma: bridesmaid
Definition
Bridesmaids are the women or girls who assist the bride during her wedding ceremony.
Usage & Nuances
'Bridesmaids' is always plural; a single one is a 'bridesmaid'. Common phrases: 'maid of honor' (chief bridesmaid). Used mainly in Western weddings. Often confused with 'flower girls' (young children with flowers). Bridesmaids usually wear matching dresses.
Spanish: damas de honorPortuguese (BR): madrinhas de casamentoPortuguese (PT): madrinhas de casamentoChinese (Simplified): 伴娘Chinese (Traditional): 伴娘Hindi: ब्राइड्समेड्सArabic: وصيفات العروسBengali: বরযাত্রী (মেয়েরা) - ব্রাইডসমেইডRussian: подружки невестыJapanese: ブライズメイドVietnamese: phù dâuKorean: 신부 들러리Turkish: nedimelerUrdu: برائیڈز میڈزIndonesian: pengiring pengantin wanita
Example Sentences
The bridesmaids stood next to the bride at the wedding.
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The bridesmaids helped the bride get ready.
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There were five bridesmaids in blue dresses.
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All the bridesmaids took photos together before the ceremony started.
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My sister asked me to be one of her bridesmaids.
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The bridesmaids organized a surprise party for the bride.
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