Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maid-of-honour
noun
/meɪd əv ˈʌnər/
Definition
A female friend or relative of the bride who assists her on the wedding day.
Examples
- Lucy was the maid-of-honour at her sister’s wedding.
- As the maid-of-honour, Sarah had several responsibilities on the big day.
Meaning
The maid-of-honour is typically in charge of helping the bride with planning and preparations for the wedding, and she often stands beside the bride during the ceremony.
Synonyms
- bridesmaid
- chief bridesmaid
