BRIDESMAID | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Bridesmaid

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 18th century: alteration of earlier bridemaid

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbrʌɪdzmeɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a girl or woman, usually one of several, who accompanies a bride on her wedding day

Short Definition:

girl or woman who accompanies bride on her wedding day

Examples:
  • her sister asked her to be chief bridesmaid
Definition:

a person who never attains a desire or goal.

Short Definition:

person who never attains desire or goal

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