best man

NOUN

bridegroom's attendant

Synonyms

WEAK

bridesman groomsman paranymph

Example Sentences

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At age 65, Lou served as the best man at his son’s wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Those great victories were masterminded by Jack Charlton, who Charlie said was the best man manager he ever worked under.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

"I like to challenge myself against the best. We're going to go to war and the best man will win," Paul said last month.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 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

I did not find Noah's account of the events surrounding his becoming best man quite as amusing as he did, but for several complicated reasons, I did not express my opinion.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg