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

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 notes

In 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."

Word forms

chambermaids plural

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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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Frequently asked questions

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.