best man

NOUN

bridegroom's attendant

Synonyms

WEAK

bridesman groomsman paranymph

Example Sentences

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“Everything out here is earned … may the best man win!’ she shouted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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

They were married a year later, and his lifelong friend Leslie Grey was best man at the wedding.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

“So he’s a great man, is he? Reb lover or not, he’s the best man you’ve ever knowed?”

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt