Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
     
Lookup History
servant

ser·vant

servant

 
 
pronunciation:
suhr vnt
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: one whose job is to work for another person or household, esp. one who does domestic chores, such as cooking and cleaning.
It took many servants to prepare the banquets and to take care of such a large house.
 
synonyms:
domestic, menial, retainer, servitor
similar words:
attendant
definition 2: one who provides services, esp. to or on behalf of a government.
The mayor is quite aware that he is a public servant.
synonyms:
public servant
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
derivations: servantless (adj.), servantlike (adj.)
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature