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butler
1[buht-ler]
noun
the chief male servant of a household, usually in charge of serving food, the care of silverware, etc.
a male servant having charge of the wines and liquors.
a tray or other receptacle used to serve drinks or food.
verb (used with object)
to serve (drinks, hors d’oeuvres, etc.) by walking around among guests.
Our waitstaff will butler cocktails on silver trays. The butlered appetizers are all gluten-free.
Butler
2[buht-ler]
noun
Benjamin Franklin, 1818–93, U.S. politician and a Union general in the Civil War.
Joseph, 1692–1752, English bishop, theologian, and author.
Nicholas Murray, 1862–1947, U.S. educator: president of Columbia University 1902–45; Nobel Peace Prize 1931.
Pierce, 1866–1939, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1923–39.
Samuel, 1612–80, English poet.
Samuel, 1835–1902, English novelist, essayist, and satirist.
Smedley Darlington 1881–1940, U.S. Marine Corps general.
a city in W Pennsylvania.
Butler
1/ ˈʌٱə /
noun
Joseph . 1692–1752, English bishop and theologian, author of Analogy of Religion (1736)
Josephine ( Elizabeth ). 1828–1906, British social reformer, noted esp for her campaigns against state regulation of prostitution
Reg , full name Reginald Cotterell Butler . 1913–81, British metal sculptor; his works include The Unknown Political Prisoner (1953)
R ( ichard ) A ( usten ), Baron Butler of Saffron Walden, known as Rab Butler . 1902–82, British Conservative politician: Chancellor of the Exchequer (1951–55); Home Secretary (1957–62); Foreign Secretary (1963–64)
Samuel . 1612–80, English poet and satirist; author of Hudibras (1663–78)
Samuel . 1835–1902, British novelist, noted for his satirical work Erewhon (1872) and his autobiographical novel The Way of All Flesh (1903)
butler
2/ ˈʌٱə /
noun
the male servant of a household in charge of the wines, table, etc: usually the head servant
Other Word Forms
- butlerlike adjective
- butlership noun
- underbutler noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of butler1
Example Sentences
We went on her cruise in April last year with Michael McDonald and we got a penthouse suite, and she was not far from us and our butler got her autograph.
The magazine is famed for its etiquette advice and adverts for butlers, nannies and discreet liaisons with well-heeled 60-somethings.
They have music playing and very snazzily dressed butlers.
It depicts an elegant couple dancing on a storm-swept beach accompanied by their butler and maid.
Some offer "ski butlers" to ferry guests to and from the slopes, carry the skis, and even help put on their boots.
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