maid

[ meyd ]

noun

1. a female domestic employee who cleans tourist accommodations or does cleaning or other housework in a home:

   a hotel maid.

2. a female domestic servant with any of various duties, especially in a large house (often used in combination):

   a kitchen maid who assisted the cook; a handmaid; a lady’s maid; a nursery maid.

3. Archaic. a girl or young unmarried woman.
4. Archaic. a female virgin.

maid

/ meɪd /

noun

1. archaic.
   a young unmarried girl; maiden
2. 1. a female servant
   2. ( in combination )

      a housemaid

3. a spinster

Derived Forms

• ˈmaidish, adjective
• ˈmaidishness, noun

Other Words From

• maidish adjective
• maidish·ness noun
• submaid noun
• under·maid noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of maid¹

First recorded in 1225–1275; Middle English maide, maid, shortened variant of maiden

Word History and Origins

Origin of maid¹

C12: shortened form of maiden

Example Sentences

Bregman is a pull hitter who benefited from the friendly confines of Minute Maid Park.

From Los Angeles Times

He had collaborated with Fiennes in the 2002 rom-com “Maid in Manhattan.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The Wedding Planner” and “Maid in Manhattan” star explained that she used to feel that she had to be perfect to be loved, but now she feels “somebody who truly loves you will help you heal those parts of yourself.”

From Los Angeles Times

I thought, ‘Hooray,’ he’s going to give me a role as a maid.’

From Los Angeles Times

Later it was revealed that the Astros were cheating, using technology at Minute Maid Park to steal the Dodgers’ signs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• au pair
• chambermaid
• girl
• housemaid