Servant - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsɜːrvənt|  American pronunciation of the word servant
Brit.  |ˈsɜːv(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word servant

noun

- a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) (syn: retainer)
- in a subordinate position (syn: handmaid, handmaiden)
the state cannot be a servant of the church

Extra examples

...the wealthy family had servants to clean and cook for them...

Many young girls became domestic servants.

Don't expect me to come running every time you want something. I'm not your servant.

The servant extorted blackmail from her employer.

...the man had the deferential attitude of someone who had been a servant his entire life...

...the indentured servant obtained a quittance from his master stating he was free to leave and was no longer required to work...

He's doubling the parts of a servant and a country labourer.

The loyal servant handed the lady down from her carriage.

Ask the servant to make up your room.

Pull at that bell rope, and a servant will come.

He might pump something out of the servant about the family.

My mother used to have a female servant who slept in.

The servant tallyho'd the fox.

I will ask the servant to usher you out.

The servant bowed low and handed his master the sealed note.

Word forms

noun
singular: servant
plural: servants
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