maid of honor
noun phrase
1
: an unmarried lady usually of noble birth whose duty it is to attend a queen or a princess
2
: a bride's principal unmarried wedding attendant compare matron of honor
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The maid of honor even brought up the subject several times in front of the bride's entire family, making for an awkward atmosphere.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
When the duo appeared, the best man was wearing a bridesmaid's dress, while the maid of honor had changed into a tuxedo.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The maid of honor has been assigned countless tasks from the bride, but isn't being appreciated for doing any of them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
As Amelia’s future sister-in-law, Abby, her little wave when she’s caught eavesdropping on the poolside conversation between Amelia and her best friend and maid of honor, Merritt Monaco (Meghann Fahy), is a nicely arch bit of physicality.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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Erin Clack, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
When the duo appeared, the best man was wearing a bridesmaid's dress, while the maid of honor had changed into a tuxedo.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The maid of honor has been assigned countless tasks from the bride, but isn't being appreciated for doing any of them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
As Amelia’s future sister-in-law, Abby, her little wave when she’s caught eavesdropping on the poolside conversation between Amelia and her best friend and maid of honor, Merritt Monaco (Meghann Fahy), is a nicely arch bit of physicality.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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