'Best man' definitions:
Definition of 'best man'
From: WordNet
noun
The principal groomsman at a wedding
Definition of 'Best man'
From: GCIDE
- Best \Best\ (b[e^]st), a.; superl. of Good. [AS. besta, best, contr. from betest, betst, betsta; akin to Goth. batists, OHG. pezzisto, G. best, beste, D. best, Icel. beztr, Dan. best, Sw. b[aum]st. This word has no connection in origin with good. See Better.]
- 1. Having good qualities in the highest degree; most good, kind, desirable, suitable, etc.; most excellent; as, the best man; the best road; the best cloth; the best abilities. [1913 Webster]
- When he is best, he is a little worse than a man. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Heaven's last, best gift, my ever new delight. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Most advanced; most correct or complete; as, the best scholar; the best view of a subject. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Most; largest; as, the best part of a week. [1913 Webster]
- Best man, the only or principal groomsman at a wedding ceremony. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'best man'
From: GCIDE
- Groomsman \Grooms"man\, n.; pl. Groomsmen. A male attendant of a bridegroom at his wedding; -- the chief attendant is also called the best man; -- the correlative of bridesmaid. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'best man'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acolyte,
- adjutant,
- agent,
- aid,
- aide,
- aide-de-camp,
- aider,
- assistant,
- attendant,
- auxiliary,
- bridemaiden,
- bridesmaid,
- bridesman,
- coadjutant,
- coadjutor,
- coadjutress,
- coadjutrix,
- deputy,
- executive officer,
- groomsman,
- help,
- helper,
- helpmate,
- helpmeet,
- lieutenant,
- matron of honor,
- paranymph,
- paraprofessional,
- second,
- servant,
- sideman,
- supporting actor,
- supporting instrumentalist,
- usher,
- wedding attendant,
- wedding party