Definition of "groomsman" in English

noun

1. A man who serves as one of a number of attendants to a bridegroom at a wedding, one of whom is the best man.

   • 1888, Horatio Alger, The Errand Boy, Chapter XIV: Consulting the Oracle, "Philip," said Mr. Wilbur, "when I marry, I want you to stand up with me--to be my groomsman."