housemaid

Example Sentences

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Worse yet, hours after Felix’s departure, the Platters’ housemaid came down with the plague.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The one-page note, addressed to the head housemaid at Royal Lodge in Windsor, includes drawings of dogs, horses and young children and asks if "the birds are well, and the goldfish haven't died".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

A red flag for sure, but it’s not long before Nina is practically loading a harpoon gun with red flags and firing them at her new housemaid, left and right.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

She works as a housemaid in downtown and uses public transport daily.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Penelope’s voice rose until it squeaked, much as the housemaid Margaret’s might have done.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood