Parlormaid (Noun)
Meaning
A maid in a private home whose duties are to care for the parlor and the table and to answer the door.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The parlormaid was responsible for ensuring the parlor was spotless and welcoming for guests.
- She had been working as a parlormaid for the wealthy family for over five years.
- The parlormaid answered the door and took the visitor's coat before showing them to the parlor.
- As the parlormaid, it was her duty to polish the silverware and fine china used for dinner parties.
- The parlormaid's duties also included serving tea and refreshments to the family and their guests in the parlor.