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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Sánchez's sons Nikko, 24, and Evan, 19, walked her down the aisle, while her daughter Ella, 17, served as maid of honor.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 29 June 2025
Unfortunately, Sam’s missions keep her from fulfilling her maid of honor duties, so Betsy replaces Sam with her soon-to-be sister-in-law (Anna Chlumsky).
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Izzie makes Cristina her maid of honor because Cristina tried to save her life.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Miley Cyrus was her mother’s maid of honor and Tish and Dominic are still together.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 29 June 2025
Unfortunately, Sam’s missions keep her from fulfilling her maid of honor duties, so Betsy replaces Sam with her soon-to-be sister-in-law (Anna Chlumsky).
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Izzie makes Cristina her maid of honor because Cristina tried to save her life.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Miley Cyrus was her mother’s maid of honor and Tish and Dominic are still together.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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