footman Synonyms

footman Meaning

Wordnet

footman (n)

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

Webster

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

  1. The stately footman opened the grand entrance doors with a flourish.
  2. Each guest was escorted to their table by a uniformed footman.
  3. The footman carried the heavy silver salver with utmost care.
  4. The young footman stumbled and dropped a tray of delicate china, causing a commotion.
  5. The footman's impeccable demeanor and attention to detail ensured a flawless evening.
  6. The footmen lined up in a perfect row to greet the distinguished visitors.
  7. The butler scolded the footman for leaving the candlesticks unlit.
  8. The footman was dispatched to fetch a carriage for the departing guests.
  9. The footman's knowledge of the royal family's lineage was encyclopedic.
  10. 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

steward, servitor, servant,butler, manservant, groom, majordomo, flunkey, houseman, houseboy

master, mistress,master, mistress, boss, captain, foreman, head, foreman, leader

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.