Groomsmen: meaning, definitions and examples
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groomsmen
[ ɡruːmz.mɛn ]
wedding party
Groomsmen are male attendants of the groom who support him during the wedding ceremony and related events. Typically, the groom selects close friends or family members to fulfill this role. Their responsibilities may include organizing pre-wedding events such as the bachelor party, assisting with wedding planning, and providing moral support on the big day. Groomsmen wear coordinated attire, often matching or complementing the groom's outfit, and they play a vital role in the ceremony itself, standing beside the groom during the exchange of vows.
Synonyms
best man, male attendant, usher
Examples of usage
- The groomsmen wore matching suits for the wedding.
- He asked his best friend to be one of his groomsmen.
- The groomsmen helped with the wedding preparations.
- Each groomsman received a gift from the groom as a token of appreciation.
Translations
Translations of the word "groomsmen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 padrinhos
🇮🇳 बरातियों
🇩🇪 Trauzeugen
🇮🇩 pengiring pengantin
🇺🇦 дружби
🇵🇱 świadkowie
🇯🇵 友人たち
🇫🇷 témoins
🇪🇸 padrinos
🇹🇷 damat arkadaşları
🇰🇷 신랑 친구들
🇸🇦 شهود العرس
🇨🇿 svědci
🇸🇰 svedkovia
🇨🇳 伴郎
🇸🇮 pričevalci
🇮🇸 groomsmenn
🇰🇿 құда-жекжаттар
🇬🇪 მდედრები
🇦🇿 şəxslər
🇲🇽 padrinos
Etymology
The term 'groomsmen' has its origins in the Old English word 'grom', meaning 'man' or 'male'. Historically, the role of a groomsman dates back to medieval times when weddings were often large events involving the merging of families and land. The groomsmen were selected not only as personal attendants but also to safeguard the groom against potential threats, including rival suitors. As time progressed, the duties of groomsmen expanded into social roles involving celebration and support rather than protection. The practice of having groomsmen has become standardized in modern weddings, with their primary role being to celebrate the occasion and assist the groom in organizing various affairs leading up to the wedding day.