Bridesmaid
(noun)
A female attendant to a bride at a wedding ceremony.
Origin:
From bride + maid.
Examples:
- The bride had six bridesmaids, including her sister and closest friends.
- The bridesmaids wore matching dresses in a pale pink color.
- The bridesmaids carried bouquets of mixed flowers that coordinated with the bride's bouquet.
- The bridesmaids stood by the bride's side during the ceremony to offer support and comfort.
- The bridesmaids participated in several pre-wedding festivities, including a bridal shower and a bachelorette party.