footman
1 of 1noun/ˈfʊtmən/
Forms:footmen
1
a male servant in a household, responsible for various duties such as serving meals, opening doors, and assisting the butler with household tasks
- The footman stood by the entrance, ready to open the door for arriving guests.
- During the formal dinner, the footman expertly served each course to the diners.
- The footman helped the butler prepare the dining room for the evening’s event.
- As part of his duties, the footman polished the silverware and set the table.
- The footman assisted the lady of the house by carrying her packages and running errands.