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
The true story of an enslaved couple who escaped to freedom by posing as a wealthy White man and his manservant.
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Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 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, 7 Feb. 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, 24 Jan. 2024
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2023
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Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 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, 7 Feb. 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, 24 Jan. 2024
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manservant
Noun
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Stories of haughty people scheming and plucky servants improving alarm clocks attract smaller audiences than, say, trench warfare.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
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Well, Agnes is aware that Mrs. Winterton used to be a servant.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The wallet would end up going on a 151,000-mile odyssey across multiple states before a mechanic in Minnesota last month discovered that the obstacle that was preventing him from putting the vehicle's airbox back in place was — a man's leather wallet.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The following transactions filled out the final, 16-team field on Sunday: World No. 1 and defending US Open men’s singles champion Jannik Sinner will team with 10-time Grand Slam women’s doubles champion Katerina Siniakova.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Meet Robin, the sister of the bride and a no-nonsense New Yorker with a lot of errands to run—including picking up the groom’s estranged son from the airport.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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About an hour later, the bride and groom left their wedding.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The goal is not to hand over the keys—but to build stewards who understand the engine.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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After three previous stewards from the time it was delivered new to the U.S., chassis No. 0517 has been owned by Robb Report’s automotive editor at large, Robert Ross, for 23 years.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Witnesses reported seeing a man, who was with a woman, swimming in the water before hearing screams for help.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tournament organizers announced on Wednesday that the men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn $5 million at this year’s tournament, a 39% increase on the $3.6 million awarded in 2024.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Like any other guest at a Beaches resort, pickleball players can indulge in all-you-can-eat meals and butler service, swimming pools and waterpark, scuba diving and paddleboarding, tennis, yoga and kid’s games.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Where to Stay: The St. Regis Riyadh offers a contemporary stay complete with butler service, afternoon tea, and rooftop dining.—
Mo Noubani,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Manservant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manservant. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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