groomsman

noun
UK: /ˈɡruːmz.mən/
US: /ˈɡruːmz.mən/

  1. A male friend or relative who supports the groom at a wedding.

    1. He was chosen as a groomsman for his best friend's wedding.
    2. As a groomsman, he helped the groom prepare for the ceremony and reception.

  2. A male attendant to the groom.

    1. Each groomsman wore a matching suit with a flower in his lapel.
    2. The groomsman offered a supportive toast during the wedding reception festivities.

Synonyms

best man usher attendant
groomsman verb

  1. To act as a groomsman in a wedding.

    1. He will groomsman at his brother's wedding.
    2. I'm excited to groomsman for my childhood friend next summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "groomsman" in English means: A male friend or relative who supports the groom at a wedding., A male attendant to the groom..

The phonetic transcription of "groomsman" is /ˈɡruːmz.mən/ in British English and /ˈɡruːmz.mən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "groomsman": best man, usher, attendant.

Example usage of "groomsman": "He was chosen as a groomsman for his best friend's wedding.". More examples on the page.