best man

NOUN

bridegroom's attendant

Synonyms

WEAK

bridesman groomsman paranymph

Example Sentences

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He had been in the lead when the race entered its final 10 laps, more than half a second ahead of Pato O’Ward—his rival on track, and the best man at his wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Is he the best man to lead a Ryder Cup team?

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Marinakis has close family ties to HOC President Isidoros Kouvelos, and was best man at his wedding to former Athens mayor Dora Bakoyannis, the sister of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Rachel was given away by her brother Simon, while her sister-in-law Emma had two important roles - as both maid of honour and best man.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

“But he’s the best man for the job. He’s the only man for the job, really, so let’s hope he’s in town. You say there were dinosaurs in this other place?”

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott