Synonyms of maidservant

maidservant

noun

ˈmād-ˌsər-vənt 

as in housekeeper

a female domestic servant

a large estate that once had many maidservants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• housekeeper
• maid
• housemaid
• handmaiden
• charwoman
• skivvy
• house girl
• biddy
• wench
• chambermaid
• char
• lady-in-waiting
• nursemaid
• attendant
• abigail
• domestic
• amah
• au pair
• maid-in-waiting
• ayah
• menial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maidservant

The enterprising maidservant followed him into a shop. — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025

Julia, who was already pregnant with her and Henry’s second child, is forced to work as a maidservant for the reprehensible Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who happens to be the father of Brian. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025

As Julia takes on the role of maidservant, Henry’s outlook is a bit different. — Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Count Almaviva seeks to exercise droit du seigneur over his wife’s maidservant, Susanna, who is betrothed to his valet, Figaro. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 July 2025

If the apparent maidservant was actually a man committing fornication that might lead to another servant’s falling pregnant, then Hall was a materially destabilizing influence in the community. — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024