Groomsman

Pronunciation: /ˈɡruːmzmən/

Definitions of groomsman

noun a man who is a member of the bridal party at a wedding and is typically a close friend or relative of the groom

Example Sentences

A1 The groomsman helped the groom get ready for the wedding.

A2 The groomsman wore a matching suit with the other groomsmen.

B1 The groomsman gave a speech during the reception.

B2 The groomsman organized a bachelor party for the groom.

C1 The groomsman was responsible for making sure everything ran smoothly on the wedding day.

C2 The groomsman had been friends with the groom since childhood and was honored to stand by his side on his special day.

Examples of groomsman in a Sentence

formal The groomsman stood proudly next to the groom during the wedding ceremony.

informal The groomsman cracked jokes and kept the groom calm before the big moment.

slang The groomsman was the groom's right-hand man throughout the wedding.

figurative In the journey of life, the groomsman symbolizes loyalty and support for the groom.

Grammatical Forms of groomsman

• past tense: groomed
• plural: groomsmen
• comparative: more groomed
• superlative: most groomed
• present tense: grooms
• future tense: will groom
• perfect tense: have groomed
• continuous tense: grooming
• singular: groomsman
• positive degree: groom
• infinitive: to groom
• gerund: grooming
• participle: groomed

Origin and Evolution of groomsman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'groomsman' originated in medieval England.

Evolution of the word: Originally, a groomsman referred to a male servant responsible for caring for horses. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a male attendant at a wedding who assists the groom.