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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Traditionally, wedding speeches are given during the reception, with the best man, maid of honor, and family members taking turns toasting the newlyweds.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
So what responsibilities fall into the maid of honor’s to-do list before the wedding even takes place?
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Bridesmaids wore short light pink dresses while the maid of honor wore the same dress in gray.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The bride’s cousin, Caroline Kennedy, served as maid of honor.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
So what responsibilities fall into the maid of honor’s to-do list before the wedding even takes place?
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Bridesmaids wore short light pink dresses while the maid of honor wore the same dress in gray.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The bride’s cousin, Caroline Kennedy, served as maid of honor.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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