house girl

noun

Definition of house girlnext
as in housekeeper
a female domestic servant toiled several years as a house girl at a large estate

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  1. housekeeper
  2. maid
Noun
  • Leeves played Daphne, a live-in housekeeper and physical therapist for Frasier’s father, Martin (John Mahoney).
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Nerys Amber Stocks is also joining the cast for the special as Lucy, the Haywards’ housekeeper.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of housekeeper
Noun
  • The maid-servant has just dipped a flannel into the white basin of water at her feet and is now holding the flannel up to wash Mary’s face.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The piece was presented by Queen Anne to her maid-of-honour, Lady Elizabeth Russell, who married Peter Bowlby circa 1750.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
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“House girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house%20girl. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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