houseman
Houseman (noun) means a male domestic servant or retainer. Example: “The estate employed a houseman for general upkeep.”
How to use houseman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a male household servant, or (mainly UK) a junior doctor in training at a hospital.
The junior-doctor sense is chiefly British; American English uses "intern" or "resident."
Word forms
housemen plural
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The estate employed a _____ for general upkeep.
Etymology
From house + man.
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Rhymes for houseman
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What does “houseman” mean?
The word “houseman” means a male domestic servant or retainer. In plain terms, either a male household servant, or (mainly UK) a junior doctor in training at a hospital.
How do you pronounce “houseman”?
“Houseman” is pronounced HOWS-muhn (/ˈhaʊsmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “houseman” in a sentence?
Here is “houseman” used in a sentence: “The estate employed a houseman for general upkeep.”
What part of speech is “houseman”?
“Houseman” is a noun.
How many meanings does “houseman” have?
“Houseman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male domestic servant or retainer.