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footman

/ˈfʊtmən/

footmannoun

footmen

/ˈfʊtmən/

Translations

The footman opened the door for the guests.

Лакей открыл дверь для гостей.

Additional translations

Definitions

A male servant who attends the door, waits on tables, and performs various other duties in a household.

The footman opened the door for the guests as they arrived at the mansion.

A soldier or infantryman who fights on foot.

The footman marched alongside the cavalry as they advanced towards the battlefield.

Synonyms

footmanadjective

more footman

Comp.

most footman

Super.

/ˈfʊtmən/

Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning 'pertaining to a footman'.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a footman; suitable for a footman's duties or attire.

She chose a footman uniform of green and gold for the costume ball.