Meaning of the word bridesmaids in English

What does bridesmaids mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bridesmaids

US /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz/
UK /ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪdz/

Plural Noun

women or girls who attend a bride on her wedding day

Example:
The bride chose her closest friends to be her bridesmaids.
All the bridesmaids wore matching dresses.
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