flower girl

noun

: a young girl who carries flowers at a wedding

Examples of flower girl in a Sentence

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Their wedding was a family affair, with Maddie's sisters serving as bridesmaids and her half-sister Truely as the flower girl. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Brooklyn’s little sister, Harper, served as a flower girl, whereas his brothers Romeo and Cruz acted as best men. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025 Even their two daughters, both under the age of 2, are playing a part in the wedding by being flower girls. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 The sweet snaps featured the couple's 1-year-old daughter Matilda, who was the flower girl. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for flower girl 

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flower girl was in 1902

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“Flower girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flower%20girl. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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