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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If gifts are opened at the event, a common tradition in the United States is for the maid of honor to save all the ribbons from the gifts and transform them into a faux bouquet for the bride to carry down the aisle during the wedding rehearsal.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Her sister accused her of breaking a promise and insisted that being maid of honor has always been her dream.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While brainstorming with the maid of honor, the idea of a video gift emerged.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Traditionally, wedding speeches are given during the reception, with the best man, maid of honor, and family members taking turns toasting the newlyweds.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Her sister accused her of breaking a promise and insisted that being maid of honor has always been her dream.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While brainstorming with the maid of honor, the idea of a video gift emerged.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Traditionally, wedding speeches are given during the reception, with the best man, maid of honor, and family members taking turns toasting the newlyweds.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for maid of honor
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“Maid of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maid%20of%20honor. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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