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1. butler
noun. ['ˈbʌtlɝ'] a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table.
Synonyms
Etymology
- butiller (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Butler
- stutler
- subtler
- schuttler
- cutler
- buttler
How do you pronounce butler?
Pronounce butler as ˈbətlər.
US - How to pronounce butler in American English
UK - How to pronounce butler in British English
Sentences with butler
1. Noun, singular or mass
The price includes all meals and afternoon tea, as well as a full staff and butler.
Quotes about butler
1. Artemis: "Right, brothers. Onward. Imagine yourself seated at a cafe in Montmartre."Myles: "In Paris."Artemis: "Yes, Paris. And try as you will, you cannot attract the waiter's attention. What do you do?"Beckett: "Umm...tell Butler to jump-jump-jump on his head?"Myles: "I agree with simple-toon."Artemis: "No! You simply raise one finger and say clearly 'ici, garcon.'"Beckett: "Itchy what?
- Eoin Colfer
2. Wait,"said Butler. "Just wait, Holly. Artemis has a plan."He squinted through the green dome. "What is your plan, Artemis?"All Artemis could do was smile and shrug.
- Eoin Colfer, The Last Guardian
