Definitions

best man

NOUN

bridegroom's attendant

Synonyms

WEAK

bridesman groomsman paranymph

Example Sentences

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The legal feud marks a dramatic falling-out between Anderson and his longtime mentor Burkle, who was the best man at Anderson’s wedding.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

David Beckham served as best man and Salma Hayek, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Fonsi were on the guest list.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 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

One summer my dad harpooned eighteen tuna, twice as many as the next best man in Spinney Cove.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick