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Definition of maid

maid

/meɪd/
maid
Plural:maids
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Adjective:maidenly
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• noun

1

A female domestic worker or hotel employee whose job is to clean rooms and perform household chores.

Example

"The hotel maid left fresh towels in the bathroom every morning."

2

An unmarried girl or young woman (now chiefly archaic or literary).

Example

"In the medieval ballad, the fair maid waited by the castle gate for her knight's return."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Easily confused with the homophone 'made', which is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'make'. In contemporary professional contexts, terms like 'housekeeper' or 'cleaner' are often preferred over 'maid' to refer to domestic workers.

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• Nearby Words

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maianthemum
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maidenhair
maidenhair fern

Word Origin & Etymology

Originates from Middle English 'maide', a shortened form of 'maiden', which traces back to Old English 'mægden', meaning an unmarried woman or virgin.

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