as in servants
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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Noun
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An army of college servants swept river silt from the courtyards.—
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In the 1885 territorial census, Soledad and her five-year-old daughter, Cleotilde, were listed as servants in the household of Romero’s brother.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Post-workout or post-treatment options include a 66-foot indoor infinity pool, an outdoor sundeck, a sauna (steam for women, dry for men), and a public bath.—
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Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of men on board were killed or severely injured.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Three women made complaints, beginning in October 2024.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The men’s team was recognized with a direct phone call, while the women were brought up afterward in a lighter aside.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Menservants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menservants. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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