Definition of maidservantnext

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Recent Examples of maidservant The enterprising maidservant followed him into a shop. — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025 Julia, who was already pregnant with her and Henry’s second child, is forced to work as a maidservant for the reprehensible Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who happens to be the father of Brian. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025 As Julia takes on the role of maidservant, Henry’s outlook is a bit different. — Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Count Almaviva seeks to exercise droit du seigneur over his wife’s maidservant, Susanna, who is betrothed to his valet, Figaro. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 July 2025 If the apparent maidservant was actually a man committing fornication that might lead to another servant’s falling pregnant, then Hall was a materially destabilizing influence in the community. — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maidservant
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
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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“Maidservant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maidservant. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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