Groomsman
(noun)
- A male attendant of the groom at a wedding ceremony.
- A male member of the wedding party who stands with the groom during the ceremony.
Origin:
Groom + -sman, from the role of supporting the groom at a wedding.
Examples:
- He was one of the groomsmen at his brother's wedding.
- The groomsmen stood at the altar with the groom.
- Groomsmen are typically close friends or family members of the groom who are chosen to stand with him during the wedding ceremony.
- Groomsmen may also participate in wedding-related events such as the bachelor party and wedding rehearsal.
- The term groomsman is also used to refer to any male member of the wedding party who stands with the groom during the ceremony.