noun
chambermaid
CHAYM-buh-mayd
Chambermaid (noun) means a woman employed to clean and tidy bedrooms, especially in a hotel. Example: “The chambermaid changed the sheets and restocked the towels before checkout.”
noun
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A woman employed to clean and tidy bedrooms, especially in a hotel.
"The chambermaid changed the sheets and restocked the towels before checkout."
"She worked as a chambermaid at a seaside hotel every summer during university."
How to use chambermaid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hotel or household worker who cleans bedrooms and makes beds.
When to use it
Somewhat old-fashioned; modern hotels more often say "housekeeper" or "room attendant."
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Word forms
- Plural
- chambermaids
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The _____ changed the sheets and restocked the towels before checkout.
Etymology
From chamber ("room") + maid — literally a maid who looks after a bedroom.
Synonyms
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fille de chambre
Rhymes for chambermaid
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What does “chambermaid” mean?
The word “chambermaid” means a woman employed to clean and tidy bedrooms, especially in a hotel. In plain terms, a hotel or household worker who cleans bedrooms and makes beds.
How do you pronounce “chambermaid”?
“Chambermaid” is pronounced CHAYM-buh-mayd (/ˈt͡ʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “chambermaid” in a sentence?
Here is “chambermaid” used in a sentence: “The chambermaid changed the sheets and restocked the towels before checkout.”
What part of speech is “chambermaid”?
“Chambermaid” is a noun.
