footman

[US]/'fʊtmən/
[UK]/ˈfʊtmən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.servant, attendant;;infantryman.

Example Sentences

The footman went ahead against the hurricane.

a gorgeously dressed footman bowed her into the hallway.

As to the Generosity of his Temper, he tells his poor Footman, If he did not wait better --he would turn him away, in the insolent Phrase of, I'll uncase you .

The footman opened the door for the guests.

She called for the footman to bring her coat.

The footman announced the arrival of the royal family.

The footman assisted the guests with their luggage.

The footman served drinks to the party guests.

The footman escorted the visitors to the dining room.

The footman was responsible for maintaining the household's cleanliness.

The footman announced the start of the dinner service.

The footman carried out the instructions of the butler.

The footman wore a traditional uniform while on duty.

Real-world Examples

Since you are the only footman, you are first, second, third and last.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

Sorry about this, m'lady, only there's no footman to do it now.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 2

The coach is here! Send the footman on ahead to the church with my letter.

Source: Mozart Golden Hits Collection

Mr Barrow, in 20 years' time, I doubt there's one footman working at Downton.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

There will come a time when a household is lucky to boast any footman.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

The fish was wearing a footman's uniform.

Source: Drama: Alice in Wonderland

William, you mustn't let Thomas take advantage. He's only a footman, same as you.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

And now they're ready for the footman.

Source: Victoria Kitchen

I want to be a valet. I'm sick of being a footman. -Thomas, I don't need a valet.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

All of you, Andy here will be an extra footman while we're in London.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

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