Domestics Meaning in English
word · lemma: domestic
Definition
'Domestics' usually refers to people who are employed to work in someone’s home, such as maids, cleaners, or housekeepers. It can also refer to housekeeping tasks and matters related to the home.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or old-fashioned contexts for household staff. In modern English, 'household staff', 'maids', or the job title are more common; 'domestics' can sound dated or impersonal. Can rarely refer to disputes in the home ("domestics" as slang in police reports), but this is less frequent.
Example Sentences
Many wealthy families hire domestics to help around the house.
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She works as one of the domestics in a large house.
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The hotel domestics clean the rooms every day.
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There's been an argument between the domestics in the kitchen again.
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Back in the day, big houses had lots of domestics living on site.
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Some people treat their domestics like family, while others keep things very formal.
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