footman

noun

Definition of footmannext
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as in butler

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as in cavalryman

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Recent Examples of footman Gone were the armed guards; instead, dapper footmen welcomed my husband and me up the stairs into the foyer, a gorgeous space in warm tones. — Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 Each eight-passenger coach had a driver and footman and was pulled by a team of horses. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Mar. 2026 Former royal footman Ian Scott Hunter spilled on the hidden meaning behind the makeup in a 2022 special episode of Antiques Roadshow. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 Lady Gun’s footman Alfie sighs in relief when his taxing employer leaves for the evening. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footman
  1. butler
  2. cavalryman
  3. manservant
  4. infantryman
  5. valet
  6. dragoon
  7. servant
  8. foot soldier
Noun
  • Rustic-chic one-bedroom mansions here span a shocking 5,000 square feet and come with a private spa and gym, a private butler, a private assistant, and a personal chef.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Each is inspired by a reputable prior guest and comes with private airport transfers, butler service, and a Champagne welcome.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
Definition of butler
Noun
  • On the corners are statues of an infantryman, sailor, artilleryman and cavalryman, each drawn from actual war dead.
    — Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The dismounted cavalryman is targeted in the second pass , leaving his mount unharmed.
    — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of cavalryman
Noun
  • The only person who knows Diego’s secret is Bernardo (Salvatore Ficarra), his mute manservant.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
  • That film crackled with undertones of class, sexuality and politics, with Dirk Bogarde playing the sociopathic manservant to acclaim.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Definition of manservant
Noun
  • Everything inside this zone is visible to drones, which means that any Russian truck, tank, or infantryman seeking to attack new territory is instantly identified and can easily be hit.
    — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
  • Platner went on to serve three tours there as a Marine infantryman, engaging in close combat in Ramadi and Fallujah.
    — Julia Terruso, Time, 21 May 2026
Definition of infantryman
Noun
  • The 27-year-old actor plays Keith, a polite valet at the local Sandman Hotel.
    — Brayden Garcia July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Set the scene Some of the Cape’s grander hotels occupy once-in-a-lifetime pieces of oceanfront real estate, offer award-winning dining, and have a valet to park your car for you.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of valet
Noun
  • At the Battle of White Plains on October 28, 1776, General George Washington’s soldiers were forced to retreat following an attack from a small contingent of British dragoons.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2025
  • Burgoyne returned to duty as an aging dragoon captain, just in time to win fame at the cannon's mouth in the Seven Years' War, notably in Normandy and Brittany against the French, and on the Tagus River near Lisbon against the Spanish.
    — / CBS News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
Definition of dragoon
Noun
  • The Oscar-winning director cast the actor as Eumaeus, the faithful servant of Odysseus (Matt Damon) coming to terms with his grief over his master’s prolonged absence.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
  • Eumaeus, who is portrayed by John Leguizamo, is Odysseus’ loyal servant who helps him reclaim the kingdom of Ithaca.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of servant
Noun
  • His mind for military strategy and his quiet but intense drive propelled him – a son of working-class Moroccan Jewish immigrants who grew up in the most remote corner of Israel – from foot soldier to army chief of staff.
    — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026
  • Among the Cambodians to exploit the instability was Toek Tik, a once-impoverished former Khmer Rouge foot soldier whose confessions helped investigators substantiate some of their claims against Latchford.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Definition of foot soldier

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