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servant

noun

ˈsər-vənt How to pronounce servant (audio)
Definition of servantnext
as in steward
a person hired to perform household or personal services the wealthy family had servants to clean and cook for them

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Recent Examples of servant Mom isn’t her kids’ servant, and these types of expectations aren’t kind, fair, or respectful. — Parents, 28 Aug. 2026 Wadsworth begins Clue as the seemingly subservient servant before gradually taking command of the entire picture. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 When Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026 The 38-year-old heir to a developer dynasty has brought the same raw attitude to his time as a government servant. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for servant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for servant
  1. steward
  2. maid
  3. housekeeper
  4. butler
  5. lackey
Noun
  • As stewards of the largest contiguous open space on Aquidneck Island, our biggest challenge is scale.
    — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Much to the stewards’ relief, no pitch encroachment took place.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of steward
Noun
  • The film, directed by May el-Toukhy, is set in Denmark in the aftermath of World War II, as a maid prepares to marry her former employer.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Jackson was particularly vocal in her criticism of the show’s shallow scripts, which featured plotlines about them going undercover as French maids, showgirls, lifeguards and, perhaps most infamously, prison inmates.
    — Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of maid
Noun
  • When Molly pushes the bell, the housekeeper, Gregoria, slides open a panel about six inches high in the door.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Wash and Dry It Properly For down, feather, and polyester pillows, Audrey Goh, an executive housekeeper at Halekulani, says washing and thoroughly drying them can help restore loft, as this breaks down sweat and oil buildup.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of housekeeper
Noun
  • Fractures between the pair were documented in a series of letters revealed during the 2002 theft trial of Diana’s former butler.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The kitchenette is serviced directly from the restaurant kitchen via a dumbwaiter, and as with all the rooms, butler service is available 16 hours a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of butler
Noun
  • These are perfunctory roles by definition, so lackeys of one kind or another are often favored.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The sculpture included Teddy mounted on a striding horse with two lackeys walking on either side.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Definition of lackey

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“Servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/servant. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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