Definition

1. Noun:
   • The principal groomsman at a wedding: The man who assists the groom during a wedding ceremony. His duties typically include holding the wedding rings, giving a speech at the reception, and offering general support to the groom.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • My brother asked me to be his best man.
  • The best man gave a funny and heartfelt speech.

Advanced Usage

• "To be/act as best man": To perform the role of the best man.
  • He was honored to act as best man for his childhood friend.

Variants and Related Words

• Groomsman (noun): A male attendant to the groom. A wedding party may have several groomsmen, with the best man being the chief among them.
• Maid of Honor (noun): The principal female attendant to the bride, serving a role analogous to the best man.

Synonyms

• Principal groomsman: The chief attendant to the groom.
• Groom's attendant: A more general term for someone assisting the groom.

Related Phrases

• Best man speech: The toast or address given by the best man at the wedding reception.
  • He spent weeks preparing his best man speech.
• Best man duties: The traditional responsibilities of the role.
  • One of the key best man duties is to organize the bachelor party.

Noun

1. the principal groomsman at a wedding