ring bearer
noun[C]
mainlyUS(alsoringbearer,ring-bearer)uk/ˈrɪŋ ˌbeə.rər/us/ˈrɪŋ ˌber.ɚ/at awedding(= amarriageceremony), theperson, usually ayoungchild, whocarriestheringsto thepeoplegettingmarried:
Thebestman shouldmentionthebridesmaids, the groomsmen, and theringbearerin hisspeech.
I was a ringbearer attheirwedding.
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attendantnoun
best man
bridesmaid
flower girl
groomsman
maid of honor
maid of honour
matron of honor
matron of honour
officiant
ushernoun
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- Theflowergirlandringbearerwere a littlebitshyduring therehearsal.
- The groom'ssonwas theringbearer.
- Davidactedas ring-bearer for theoccasion.
Weddings
- altar
- always a bridesmaid, never the brideidiom
- arranged marriage
- attendant
- bachelor party
- dowry
- elope
- elopement
- flower girl
- get splicedidiom
- nuptials
- officiant
- pageboy
- plight
- pop the questionidiom
- postnuptial
- wedding night
- wedding planner
- wedding reception
- white wedding