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, 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
In his younger days he had been known to creep up on his first owner, the colleague’s future husband, and drop on him suddenly from above, like a feline version of Cato, Inspector Clouseau’s manservant.
—Gregory Hays, The New York Review of Books, 1 June 2023
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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
In his younger days he had been known to creep up on his first owner, the colleague’s future husband, and drop on him suddenly from above, like a feline version of Cato, Inspector Clouseau’s manservant.
—Gregory Hays, The New York Review of Books, 1 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manservant
Noun
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Wong is a humble servant, forever thankful for the new land, and its people who accepted him.—
Pauleen Le,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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The genuine bond between Isabella and her servant, Dinah (Mirren Mack).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Hikers in New York state have found the remains of a Canadian man who was missing for five months in the Adirondack Mountains, officials say.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Still: There’s something a little nasty about using a man’s long-ago loyalty oath as an excuse to simply kill him for safety, especially when the whole operation is burned anyway, yes?—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The positioning of Ginevra’s profile offers the greatest clue for the occasion: In 15th-century Florence, newlywed couples of means were typically painted with the groom on the left, facing the right, and the woman on the right, facing the left.—
E.R. Zarevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 May 2025
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From the grooms to some of the winningest jockeys, Latinos have risen in prominence.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Each episode features engaging conversations with archaeologists, chefs, artists, and local stewards who are working hard to ensure their cultures live on forever.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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Conrad Moran has worked as a lounge steward at Goodison through its many ups and downs.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Katie Ledecky sets a world record in the women's 800-meter freestyle final in the TYR Pro Swim Series at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center on May 03, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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The store started in 1994 from one woman's dream and dedication.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Other thoughtful elements include a crafts room, and the butler pantry and wine closet off the dining room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Manservant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manservant. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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