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
See All Example Sentences for manservant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manservant
Noun
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Sadly, Bridgerton has provided no evidence that Alfie has yet capitalized on his many obvious talents, and apparently the servants can barely spend 45 minutes in the market without their employers jumping down their throats.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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Kratos began as a Spartan warrior and a servant of Ares, the Greek god of war.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Four drive-by shootings Sunday night in Chicago within two and a half hours left one man dead and four people injured, police said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The body camera footage was obtained from the four officers who responded to a report of a man armed with a knife experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Concerning words for a soon-to-be groom, but here they are presented as romantic.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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With less than a week to find a venue and vendors, the bride and groom scrambled to see if a reception hall or restaurant was available at very short notice.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dort has long been regarded the primary steward of that philosophy, guarding with particular intensity and earning himself First-Team All-Defense honors in 2024-25.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ishbia won’t become that steward until at least 2029, and there’s a probable lockout next season.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Today, young women’s participation in soccer is experiencing a historic surge, and widespread interest is also growing around female players.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Missouri Tigers women’s basketball team showed fight before losing its Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament opener on Wednesday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Abhisek, my personal butler, looked after my every requirement while offering a wealth of insight into local customs, food and architecture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Severe food allergies were relayed to the front desk, butler, and kitchen on numerous occasions.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Manservant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manservant. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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