groomsman
Translation
groomsman, usher
Examples
He asked his brother to be a groomsman.
He asked his brother to be a groomsman.
The groomsmen wore matching suits.
The groomsmen wore matching suits.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) groomsman to ask (sb.) to be a groomsman He asked his friend to be a groomsman.
Similar Words
best man, usher
Etymology
A compound word from 'groom' (short for bridegroom) and 'man'. A man who attends the groom.
Memory Tips
It's the 'man' who assists the 'groom'. Easy to remember as it's very literal.