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butler

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbʌtlɚ/ · UK /ˈbʌtlə/

butler means: The main male servant in a large home, who welcomes guests and manages meals and other servants.

noun

HEAD HOUSEHOLD SERVANTB2

The main male servant in a large home, who welcomes guests and manages meals and other servants.

  • The butler opened the door.
  • Their butler served dinner at eight.
  • A new butler took charge of the household staff.

Common phrases: the family butler, butler service, a private butler

Questions about butler

What does butler mean?

The main male servant in a large home, who welcomes guests and manages meals and other servants.

What is butler in other languages?

Türkçe: uşak · Español: mayordomo · Français: majordome · Deutsch: Butler · Italiano: maggiordomo · 日本語: 執事

How do you pronounce butler?

In American English /ˈbʌtlɚ/; in British English /ˈbʌtlə/.

How do you use butler in a sentence?

The butler opened the door. Their butler served dinner at eight.

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