bridesmaid
A bridesmaid is a female friend or relative who attends to the bride during a wedding ceremony. Her role involves supporting the bride with preparations and participating in the wedding procession.
Exemplos
3 de 5My sister asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding next summer.
My sister invited me to be her wedding attendant next summer.
The bridesmaid proceeded down the aisle with grace, followed by the maid of honor.
The wedding attendant walked down the church passage elegantly.
I've been a bridesmaid so many times that I have a closet full of colorful dresses I'll never wear again.
I have served as a wedding helper frequently and have many unused dresses.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Remember: A 'bride' needs a 'maid' (helper) on her big day. Combine the two: bridesmaid.
Quiz rápido
Sarah was thrilled when her best friend asked her to be a ________ in the upcoming wedding.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bridesmaid
Exemplos
My sister asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding next summer.
everydayMy sister invited me to be her wedding attendant next summer.
The bridesmaid proceeded down the aisle with grace, followed by the maid of honor.
formalThe wedding attendant walked down the church passage elegantly.
I've been a bridesmaid so many times that I have a closet full of colorful dresses I'll never wear again.
informalI have served as a wedding helper frequently and have many unused dresses.
Sociological analysis suggests the role of the bridesmaid serves to reinforce female kinship bonds within the matrimonial ritual.
academicAcademic study shows that the bridesmaid role strengthens family ties during weddings.
As a professional bridesmaid, she provides logistical support and emotional stability for high-end clients.
businessIn her job as a hired wedding attendant, she manages logistics for customers.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride
Someone who is close to success but never quite achieves the top position.
To bridesmaid
Informal usage meaning to serve as an attendant.
Bridesmaid party
The group of women attending to the bride.
Frequentemente confundido com
The maid of honor is the chief bridesmaid; other bridesmaids are the supporting attendants.
A flower girl is usually a young child, whereas a bridesmaid is typically an adult or teenager.
Notas de uso
The term is specifically used for female attendants. In modern inclusive weddings, a male in this role might be called a 'bridesman'.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes spell it as 'bridemaid', forgetting the 's' in the middle which indicates the 'bride's' maid.
Dica de memorização
Remember: A 'bride' needs a 'maid' (helper) on her big day. Combine the two: bridesmaid.
Origem da palavra
A compound of 'bride' (from Old English bryd) and 'maid' (meaning a young unmarried woman).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, the bride chooses her bridesmaids and often selects a specific color or style of dress for them to wear to create a uniform look.
Quiz rápido
Sarah was thrilled when her best friend asked her to be a ________ in the upcoming wedding.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bridesmaid
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