English Explanatory Dictionary

chambermaid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A maid who handles the chores in a hotel room or (chiefly historically) a bedroom in a wealthy household.
  2. A chamberer.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chambermaid.wav

Word forms

chambermaid chambermaids chamber maid chamber-maid

Etymology

From chamber + maid.

Synonyms

cleaning lady

Related words

chambermate more at chamber § Derived terms

Derived words

chambermaiding singing chambermaid
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