butler

Example Sentences

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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

“We’re doing a big extrapolation from watching videos of robots doing laundry to a butler in my house that can do everything,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

French media reported that Thomas M's role as head butler and keeper of precious silver involved setting the tables at state dinners and other prestigious events.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

You will notice I say 'what' rather than 'who' is a great butler; for there was actually no serious dispute as to the identity of the men who set the standards amongst our generation.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro