bridesmaid
noun/ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
Frequency rank: #11,977 most common English word
Meaning
A woman who accompanies and assists the bride during a wedding ceremony.
Example sentence
She was thrilled to serve as bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding.
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