butler
Butler (noun) means the chief male servant in a household, responsible for managing other staff, serving meals, and receiving guests. Example: “The butler answered the door and announced the guests.”
How to Use Butler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe senior male servant who runs the household staff, particularly in a large or wealthy house.
Word Forms
butlered past tense, butlers plural, butlers singular
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The _____ answered the door and announced the guests.
Etymology
From Old French boteillier, "officer in charge of wine," ultimately from the same Latin root as "bottle."
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What does “butler” mean?
The word “butler” means the chief male servant in a household, responsible for managing other staff, serving meals, and receiving guests. In plain terms, the senior male servant who runs the household staff, particularly in a large or wealthy house.
How do you pronounce “butler”?
“Butler” is pronounced BUHT-luh (/ˈbʌt.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “butler” in a sentence?
Here is “butler” used in a sentence: “The butler answered the door and announced the guests.”
What is another word for “butler”?
Words with a similar meaning to “butler” include footman.
What part of speech is “butler”?
“Butler” is a noun.
Where does the word “butler” come from?
The word “butler” comes from Latin. From Old French boteillier, "officer in charge of wine," ultimately from the same Latin root as "bottle.".
Is “butler” a common word?
“Butler” is a fairly common word in modern English.