butler

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Roth’s assistant, named Alfred after the butler from “Batman,” is dry, direct and has strong opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"We arrange everything for them: flowers, candles, photographer, dinner with a private butler," said Melanie Tessier, its guest relations manager.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching a ship in December that offers a two-story suite with a private massage room, a bar facing the ocean and a butler to unpack suitcases or deliver caviar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

I can’t remember what I expected to glimpse on a Zoom call with an Oscar-winning film director — gold door handles, perhaps, a butler at the very least?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Far off, the butler switched on his Hoover.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell