water boy

Thân thiện

The water boy carries a large jug to the players on the field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An assistant who supplies drinking water: A person, typically in a sports or labor context, whose primary duty is to provide drinking water to participants or workers.

Usage

• The term "water boy" specifically refers to an individual tasked with hydrating a team or crew. It is most commonly used in sports settings but can apply to other physical work environments.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The coach asked the water boy to bring bottles to the players during the break.
  • He started as the team's water boy before becoming a player.

Advanced Usage

• The role can imply a position of low status or a starting point within a group hierarchy, often used metaphorically.
  • In the corporate world, he felt like the water boy, always fetching coffee for the executives.

Variants and Related Words

• Water carrier: A more formal or general term for someone who carries and supplies water.
• Hydration assistant: A modern, more technical term for a similar role in professional sports.

Synonyms

• Server
• Attendant
• Squire (archaic or figurative)

Related Phrases

• "To be someone's water boy": (Idiomatic) To perform menial tasks for someone; to be in a subservient position.
  • I'm tired of being the project manager's water boy; I want more responsibility.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an assistant who supplies drinking water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• waterer