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Definition of chambermaid
chambermaid
/ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ.meɪd/
cham · ber · maid
Plural:chambermaids
chambermaid Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A woman employed in a hotel, inn, or large private household to clean and tidy bedrooms and bathrooms.
Example
"The chambermaid left fresh towels and soap in the guest room every morning."
Synonyms
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In contemporary professional contexts, the gender-neutral terms 'housekeeper' or 'room attendant' are generally preferred over 'chambermaid', which is increasingly regarded as dated.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 16th century as a compound of 'chamber' (from Old French 'chambre', meaning a private room or bedroom) and 'maid' (shortened from Middle English 'maiden').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chambermaid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chambermaid