manservant

noun

Definition of manservantnext
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 also said to have been a water boy and manservant to an Anderson family member who was a Confederate soldier during the Civil War. — John Wrory Ficklin, Time, 11 Feb. 2026 The dialogue is witty and the characters are memorable, particularly Boris Karloff as hulking manservant Morgan. — Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for manservant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manservant
  1. servant
  2. man
  3. groom
  4. steward
  5. woman
  6. butler
Noun
  • The Oscar-winning director cast the actor as Eumaeus, the faithful servant of Odysseus (Matt Damon) coming to terms with his grief over his master’s prolonged absence.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
  • Eumaeus, who is portrayed by John Leguizamo, is Odysseus’ loyal servant who helps him reclaim the kingdom of Ithaca.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of servant
Noun
  • Chamberlain allegedly pointed a handgun at the third man prior to Marshall’s arrival.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The three women were caught in the crossfire, while the three men allegedly participated in the gunfire.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • The mahr — the obligatory dowry the groom must pay under Islamic law — comes on top of that, as does the apartment, furniture, and expectation of ongoing household support.
    — Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • The soon-to-be bride and groom made their romance Instagram official in April 2023 and announced their engagement in March 2025.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of groom
Noun
  • The most effective innovators are often the strongest stewards.
    — Kendra MacDonald, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • On the cusp of accomplishing it for the first time, they were dismissed like a steward holding a gravy boat.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of steward
Noun
  • So anyone and anything can become a stand-in for their outrage, even if the target didn’t do anything to hurt any of us, like the random woman who got death threats after she was caught on cam with her boss at a Coldplay concert.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of woman
Noun
  • Staff members are warm, welcoming and knowledgeable, from the butlers to the botanists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Service is highly personalized and accessible with the touch of a button, with butlers trained to anticipate and respond to guest needs and preferences.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of butler

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“Manservant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manservant. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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