best man

noun
UK: /ˌbest ˈmæn/
US: /ˌbest ˈmæn/

  1. A male friend or relative who helps a bridegroom at his wedding.

    1. Tom was the best man at his friend's wedding last weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The best man gave a funny speech at the wedding reception yesterday evening. [ ] [ ]

  2. The person who supports the groom and organizes the bachelor party.

    1. As the best man, he planned a memorable bachelor party for the groom. [ ] [ ]
    2. Choosing my brother as the best man was easy; he knows me better than anyone. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

groomsman attendant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "best man" in English means: A male friend or relative who helps a bridegroom at his wedding., The person who supports the groom and organizes the bachelor party..

The phonetic transcription of "best man" is /ˌbest ˈmæn/ in British English and /ˌbest ˈmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "best man": groomsman, attendant.

Example usage of "best man": "Tom was the best man at his friend's wedding last weekend.". More examples on the page.