bridesmaid
/ˈbraɪdzˌmeɪd/
noun
- A woman or girl who is part of the wedding party and helps the bride before and during the wedding ceremony.
- Her sister was the maid of honor, and three close friends served as bridesmaids.
- The bridesmaid helped the bride adjust her veil before walking down the aisle.
- All the bridesmaids wore matching dresses in a soft lavender color.
- Someone who is always a close second but never wins or achieves the top position.
- In the world of tech, that company is often the bridesmaid, launching great products just after the market leader.
- She was tired of being the bridesmaid in every competition, always just missing first place.
- The team has been the bridesmaid of the league for three years, finishing second each time.
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