wedding guest
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Definition
Noun: A person who has been invited to and attends a wedding ceremony and its associated celebrations.
Usage
This noun refers specifically to an attendee of a wedding event. It is a compound noun formed from "wedding" and "guest." * The wedding guests began to arrive at the chapel. * As a wedding guest, it is polite to RSVP promptly. * The couple greeted each wedding guest personally.
Advanced Usage
- "To seat the wedding guests": To assign or show wedding guests to their places, typically at the reception.
- The ushers helped to seat the wedding guests before the ceremony began.
Variants and Related Words
- Guest (n): A person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home or attend an event. (A broader term; a "wedding guest" is a specific type of guest).
- Attendee (n): A person who is present at an event. (A more formal and general synonym).
- Invitee (n): A person who has been invited. (Emphasizes the status of having received an invitation).
Synonyms
- Attendee
- Invitee
Related Phrases
- Plus one: A guest whom a primary invitee is allowed to bring to the wedding.
- Her invitation stated she could bring a plus one.
- Out-of-town guest: A wedding guest who has traveled from another city or region to attend.
- The couple arranged a shuttle for their out-of-town guests.
Noun
- a guest at a wedding