Butler: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
butler
[ หbสtlษr ]
domestic service
A butler is a domestic worker in a large household, responsible for the management of the household staff and the oversight of the dining room, wine cellar, and pantry. They often serve as the primary point of contact for guests and are involved in both the administration of the household and the personal service to the family.
Synonyms
houseman, servant, steward, valet
Examples of usage
- The butler served dinner to the guests.
- She consulted the butler about the evening's schedule.
- The butler discreetly took care of all their needs.
Translations
Translations of the word "butler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mordomo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Butler
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelayan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฒะพัะตััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ lokaj
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทไบ
๐ซ๐ท majordome
๐ช๐ธ mayordomo
๐น๐ท uฤur
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุงุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ sluha
๐ธ๐ฐ sluลพobnรญk
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎกๅฎถ
๐ธ๐ฎ butler
๐ฎ๐ธ รพjรณnn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัะปะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baล xidmษtรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ mayordomo
Etymology
The word 'butler' originates from the Middle English term 'buttel', which referred to a bottle or a servant who was in charge of wine storage. It evolved from the Old French word 'bouteillier', which means 'the one who manages the bottles'. Over time, the role of the butler expanded beyond just managing the wine to include a broader scope of household management and personal service. The elevated status of butlers was particularly prominent in the Victorian era, when they became symbols of refinement and social standing among the upper classes. As large households emerged and the demand for domestic staff grew, the title of 'butler' became more formalized, leading to its current connotation of a senior servant in charge of domestic staff and household operations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,250, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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