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Definition of houseboy

houseboy

/ˈhaʊs.bɔɪ/
house · boy
Plural:houseboys
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houseboy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A boy or man employed to perform general domestic duties and housework in a private residence, hotel, or boarding house (now chiefly historical or dated).

Example

"In the colonial-era novel, the household relied on a cook and a young houseboy to manage the daily chores."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because of its colonial history—where 'boy' was used to address adult male servants regardless of age—the term is now dated and often considered offensive or demeaning outside of historical contexts.

• Nearby Words

house wren
houseboat
housebound
houseboy
housebreak
housebreaker
housebreaking

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Houseboy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/houseboy
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