maid

Example Sentences

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All that survived intact of the family’s former treasures were the netsuke, which were smuggled out of the family’s mansion by a loyal maid and returned to the family after the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

For the uninitiated—or forgetful—this space-age family sitcom features George and Jane Jetson, living the American dream in an apartment in the sky with their two children, Judy and Elroy, dog Astro and robot maid, Rosey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The mysterious love interest turns out not, in fact, to be his heart's desire from society, but a maid called Sophie Baek.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

You’re right to be frustrated that you seem to be putting in more effort than the maid of honor, and that effort is met with hostility instead of gratitude.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

It will be retrieved without remark by a diplomatic maid in the morning.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern