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maid

1 of 1noun
/meɪd/
Forms:maids
1

a female servant

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  • The maid diligently cleaned each room, ensuring the house was spotless by the end of the day.
  • She hired a maid to help with household chores and laundry while she was at work.
  • As a live-in maid, she took care of the family's cleaning, cooking, and childcare needs.
  • The maid prepared breakfast every morning before the family woke up.
  • The hotel employed several maids to maintain the cleanliness of the guest rooms and common areas.
2

an unmarried young woman, often with the implication of virginity in traditional or historical contexts

  • In the old poem, the hero falls in love with a gentle maid.
  • The village celebrated the festival with a dance of the local maids.
  • She was known as a virtuous maid in the community.
  • The story described the maid waiting patiently for her lover.
  • Historically, a maid was often considered a symbol of purity and modesty.
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