butler

[US]/'bʌtlə/
[UK]/'bʌtlɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. male household servant responsible for the management of a wine cellar, a person who serves a household in its day-to-day operations.

Example Sentences

The butler greeted the guests at the door.

She hired a butler to help with household chores.

The butler served tea to the guests in the drawing room.

The wealthy family had a butler to attend to their needs.

The butler announced dinner was ready.

The butler polished the silverware before setting the table.

The butler answered the phone and took messages for the master.

The butler discreetly informed the guests of the schedule for the evening.

The butler discreetly informed the guests of the schedule for the evening.

The butler arranged transportation for the family's trip.

Real-world Examples

No. I'm a shaving butler up on plus.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

You're the greatest butler on Earth.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

So the duties of an assistant butler are not the same as an under butler.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

Because we do not need a butler, or a valet if it comes to that.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

Can I help? -I'm Molesley, sir. Your butler and valet.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

It was that man there, said he, pointing to the butler.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 3

But you are the under butler, a post that is fragrant with memories of a lost world.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

Leaning on the butler' s shoulder, Villefort made his way home.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

But to accept a permanent position as a footman... I'm a trained valet, Mr Car- I'm a trained butler!

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 4

Would a village delegation have arrived in my grandfather's day to ask his butler to head an appeal?

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

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