as in servant
old-fashioned
a man employed in the home of a wealthy person to perform various household or personal services
The loyal manservant earned the trust of the emperor.
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Recent Examples of manservant
He is attended and aided by his faithful manservant, Graham, and sometimes assisted by another confidant, Dr. Thomas McConnell.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
These included a gentleman singing with his manservant on Mardi Gras, seven apprentices of a ribbon maker singing together, and a woman charged for singing while working in her house and yard, among many others.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 May 2025
The show is sharpest when its sights are fixed on Norma and Joe, and also on the looming figure of Norma’s manservant and eternal enabler, Max.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
The true story of an enslaved couple who escaped to freedom by posing as a wealthy White man and his manservant.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
These included a gentleman singing with his manservant on Mardi Gras, seven apprentices of a ribbon maker singing together, and a woman charged for singing while working in her house and yard, among many others.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 May 2025
The show is sharpest when its sights are fixed on Norma and Joe, and also on the looming figure of Norma’s manservant and eternal enabler, Max.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
The true story of an enslaved couple who escaped to freedom by posing as a wealthy White man and his manservant.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manservant
Noun
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The items included a double-breasted waistcoat and a black silk neckerchief tied in a bowknot, more indicative of what would be worn by a steward or officer’s servant, as well as a clothes brush.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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My agenda will raise people’s standard of living and expectations of the public servant.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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And with the loss, the Dodgers (29-19) fell half a game back of the Padres (29-18), after squandering two separate opportunities with speedy Hyeseong Kim standing on third base with two out, and stranding men on first and second in the ninth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The groom’s job is to be more of Supporting Actor with speaking lines.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Women aren’t infrequent visitors, as there is plenty of work as a groom or exercise rider.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The son of a ship steward, David Patrick George Burke was born in Liverpool on May 25, 1934.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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The Palau Pledge, stamped into every visitor's passport on arrival, is a legally binding promise to act as a steward of the environment.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Almost all of them were women and children.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Between the historically high bar of OL Lyonnes and the recent surge of Barcelona, the two teams are shining exemplars of what’s possible with proper investment in women’s clubs.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The staff mean very, very well and dedicated butlers are helpful, efficient, and creative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The new seven-bedroom luxury villa is located on its own 25 acres of land, half of which is a private vineyard, complete with a pool house and available to be staffed with a private butler, chef, car service and custom experiences for a tab of about 50,000 euros ($58,400) for a weeklong stay.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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“Manservant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manservant. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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