maid

/meɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a female servant or domestic worker, especially one who is employed to do household chores and domestic work.

“The maid had been working for the family for over a decade and knew the house inside out.”

2. verb

to clean or arrange something, especially a room, in a neat and orderly way.

“She spent the afternoon maid-ing the living room and preparing it for the party.”

3. noun

a person who makes or sells maid’s uniforms, especially a woman who sews or embroiders them.

“The maid’s uniform manufacturer had been in business for over 50 years.”

Synonyms

  • housekeeper
  • servant

Antonyms

  • employer
  • master