butler

noun

but·ler | \ ˈbət-lər

Definition of butler

(Entry 1 of 6)

1 : a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors

2 : the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services

Butler

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But·ler | \ ˈbət-lər

Definition of Butler (Entry 2 of 6)

Benjamin Franklin 1818–1893 American general and politician

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Definition of Butler (Entry 3 of 6)

Joseph 1692–1752 English theologian

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Definition of Butler (Entry 4 of 6)

Nicholas Murray 1862–1947 American educator; president Columbia University (1901–45)

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Definition of Butler (Entry 5 of 6)

Samuel 1612–1680 English satirical poet

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Definition of Butler (Entry 6 of 6)

Samuel 1835–1902 English novelist and satirist

Examples of butler in a Sentence

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Princess Diana's former butler, Paul Burrell, weighed in on Meghan's independent attitude in an interview with Us Weekly. — Marie Claire, "Princess Diana's Butler, Paul Burrell, Says Meghan Markle "Speaks Her Mind" and Isn't a "Yes Person"," 14 Apr. 2019 The couple stayed in the Long Room, a £10,000-a-night residence that includes an outdoor terrace, working fireplaces, a personal butler, and more amenities. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Reportedly Took a Luxe Babymoon in the Countryside," 4 Apr. 2019 Beyond stunning vistas and extreme isolation, Miavana also offers an abundance of material comforts: personal butlers, a sommelier, chefs from South Africa who serve prime zebu meat (a species of local cattle). — Tom Downey, WSJ, "Exploring Madagascar Is Now Easier Than Ever," 18 July 2018 The oven is tucked inside a butler’s pantry, allowing for a chef to tend to work out of the view of guests in the living room. — Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, "Hot Property: Tony Hulman signed deals here. John Mellencamp lived here. Now you can, too.," 2 Feb. 2018 The top-tier villa also includes private balconies, three, four-passenger gold carts, a car, daily breakfast, and personal butler, bartender, and even packing and even unpacking services, Architectural Digest reported. — Neesha Arter, ELLE Decor, "Inside Casa de Campo, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's Dreamy Vacation Villa," 24 Apr. 2017 Princess Diana's former butler has weighed in before about the relationship between the two royals—that story here. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Kate Middleton Had a Great Reason for Missing Meghan Markle's Baby Shower," 21 Feb. 2019 Photo: The Connaught The Mews The Connaught’s new private townhouse comes with a dedicated butler and loaner Burberry raincoats. — Jay Cheshes, WSJ, "Mayfair, a Posh London Neighborhood, Gets Edgier," 16 Aug. 2018 Former royal butler Grant Harrold notes that taking the lead ahead of the Queen is considered a big no-no, according to Business Insider. — Eileen Reslen, Harper's BAZAAR, "Did Donald Trump Break Royal Protocol by Walking in Front of the Queen and Not Bowing?," 13 July 2018

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