housemaid
3 synonyms for housemaid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A woman employed to clean and maintain a household.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From house + maid.
Full origin of housemaid →Frequently asked questions
What does “housemaid” mean?
The word “housemaid” means a woman employed to clean and maintain a household. In plain terms, a female domestic cleaner, a term now somewhat old-fashioned.
How do you pronounce “housemaid”?
“Housemaid” is pronounced HOWS-mayd (/ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “housemaid” in a sentence?
Here is “housemaid” used in a sentence: “The housemaid aired out the bedrooms each morning.”
What part of speech is “housemaid”?
“Housemaid” is a noun.
Related words
housegirl
housemaid's knee
