Scullion (Noun)
Meaning
A kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young scullion diligently scrubbed the greasy pots to near perfection after the chaotic dinner service.
- In older days, the scullions were tasked with peeling and chopping mountains of vegetables each day.
- She rose through the ranks of the kitchen from a lowly scullion to head pastry chef in a matter of years.
- The scullion, still new to the kitchen, couldn't seem to keep up with the endless pile of dirty dishes.
- In the grand estate, the scullion worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the chef's creations were always immaculately presented.