maids
word · lemma: maid
Definition
Maids are women whose job is to clean and look after someone’s house or to work as a servant. Sometimes, the word is also used for young, unmarried women in old-fashioned contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly refers to women employed in domestic cleaning roles, especially in hotels and private homes. In modern English, 'housekeeper' or 'cleaner' may sound more neutral; 'maid' can be old-fashioned or imply a lower status. In literature, 'maid' may mean an unmarried young woman.
Example Sentences
Three new maids were hired this month.
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Some families prefer having live-in maids to help with the kids and housework.
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All the maids wore the same uniform at the party, just like in the old movies.
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Growing up, my grandmother used to tell stories about the maids in her big house.
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The hotel has many maids who clean the rooms every day.
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The maids arrived early to start their work.
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