footman Synonyms
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- retainer
- flunkie
- menial
- domestic
- assistant
- factotum
- man
- handmaid
- housekeeper
- wench
- daily
- handmaiden
- maidservant
- woman
- flunky
- lady-in-waiting
- lackey
- maid
- housemaid
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footman Meaning
footman (n)
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
footman (n.)
A soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier.
A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
Formerly, a servant who ran in front of his master's carriage; a runner.
A metallic stand with four feet, for keeping anything warm before a fire.
A moth of the family Lithosidae; -- so called from its livery-like colors.
footman Sentence Examples
- The stately footman opened the grand entrance doors with a flourish.
- Each guest was escorted to their table by a uniformed footman.
- The footman carried the heavy silver salver with utmost care.
- The young footman stumbled and dropped a tray of delicate china, causing a commotion.
- The footman's impeccable demeanor and attention to detail ensured a flawless evening.
- The footmen lined up in a perfect row to greet the distinguished visitors.
- The butler scolded the footman for leaving the candlesticks unlit.
- The footman was dispatched to fetch a carriage for the departing guests.
- The footman's knowledge of the royal family's lineage was encyclopedic.
- The mansion was staffed with a small army of footmen who catered to the every need of its inhabitants.
FAQs About the word footman
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do choresA soldier who marches and fights on foot; a foot soldier., A man
majordomo, houseman, valet, servant, manservant, houseboy, steward, groom, servitor, flunkey
master, mistress,master, mistress, leader, leader, chief, boss, head, head
The stately footman opened the grand entrance doors with a flourish.
Each guest was escorted to their table by a uniformed footman.
The footman carried the heavy silver salver with utmost care.
The young footman stumbled and dropped a tray of delicate china, causing a commotion.
