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housemaid

HOWS-mayd

Housemaid (noun) means a woman employed to clean and maintain a household. Example: “The housemaid aired out the bedrooms each morning.”

noun
1
A woman employed to clean and maintain a household.
"The housemaid aired out the bedrooms each morning."

How to use housemaid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA female domestic cleaner, a term now somewhat old-fashioned.

When to use it

Somewhat dated; "cleaner" or "housekeeper" is more common today.

Word forms

housemaided past tense, housemaids plural, housemaids singular

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Etymology

From house + maid.

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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.

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