house servant
Definition
Noun: A domestic worker employed within a private residence to perform various household duties and chores. This term specifically denotes a servant whose work is confined to the tasks of running a home, as opposed to one who works on grounds, in stables, or in other roles not directly inside the dwelling.
Usage
The term "house servant" is used to describe the role and employment status of a person working in domestic service within a home. It is a formal or descriptive term. - It is typically used in historical, sociological, or formal contexts. - It can sometimes carry connotations of a past era or a specific social structure where live-in domestic help was common.
Examples
- The wealthy family employed several house servants, including a butler, a cook, and two maids.
- In the 19th century, the role of a house servant was often demanding and involved long hours.
- Her first job in the city was as a house servant for a diplomat.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be part of compound nouns or descriptive phrases that specify the type of servant, though these are considered separate lexical items (e.g., ).
- In legal or contractual contexts, "house servant" might be used to define a specific category of domestic employment.
Variants and Related Words
- Domestic servant: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Domestic worker: A more modern and neutral term.
- Maid: A female house servant, often responsible for cleaning.
- Butler: The chief male servant of a household.
- Housemaid: A female servant employed for general housework.
Synonyms
- Domestic
- Menial (archaic and potentially derogatory)
- Houseman/Housewoman
- Retainer (historical)
Related Phrases
- In service: A historical phrase meaning employed as a domestic servant.
- Domestic staff: Refers to the collective group of house servants.
Noun
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a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
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