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Definition of housemaid

housemaid

/ˈhaʊs.meɪd/
house · maid
Plural:housemaids
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housemaid Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A female domestic worker employed to do general housework, such as cleaning, dusting, and making beds, in a private home or hotel.

Example

"The novel depicts the daily routines of a young housemaid working in a large Victorian manor."

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• Nearby Words

houselessness
houselights
houselike
housemaid
houseman
housemaster
housemate

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed as a compound of 'house' (from Old English 'hūs') and 'maid' (shortened from 'maiden', from Old English 'mægden').

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