housemaid

noun

ˈhau̇s-ˌmād How to pronounce housemaid (audio)
Definition of housemaidnext
as in housekeeper
a female domestic servant became both nurse and housemaid to the elderly man

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Recent Examples of housemaid Her longtime housemaid–uncredited third parent, Thelma, brings her a nice cup of coffee. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 May 2026 Jittery housemaid Miss Lamb (Thomasin McKenzie) proves less trouble to manage, as Fred scares the wits out of her with bogus talk of a ghoul wandering the Moors. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 The stablehand puts a bridle in the housemaid’s mouth, then ties her wrists. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026 The second part of season 4, which follows the scandalous courtship of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) with a housemaid named Sophie (Yerin Ha), will consist of four episodes concluding the arc. — David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for housemaid
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  1. housekeeper
  2. maid
Noun
  • The actor said a housekeeper told his family that ‘God spoke to’ her about his trajectory.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The former California governor also shares youngest son Joseph Baena, 28, with former housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of housekeeper
Noun
  • Hines stabbed Jenkins to death while the 54-year-old was working as a motel maid in Kingston Springs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Privacy is included with a chef, maid, butler, and handyman for any errands and such.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of maid

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