B2nounworkhistory
US/ˈsɜːr.vənt/
UK/ˈsɜː.vənt/
a person who works in another person's house doing jobs like cooking and cleaning; also someone who serves the public
In context
In old films, rich families always had many servants in their houses.
She has been a civil servant at the tax office for fifteen years.
Leaders should see themselves as servants of the people.
Words that go with servant
adjective + noun
- civil servantBecoming a civil servant is a popular choice for graduates.
- public servantA public servant should work for the good of everyone.
- loyal servantThe king trusted his loyal servant completely.
noun + preposition
- servant ofA judge is a servant of the law.
noun + noun
- household servantHousehold servants worked long hours with little pay.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Our family has a servant who comes three times a week.Correct: We have a cleaner who comes three times a week.