butler
noun
the chief male servant of a household, usually in charge of serving food, the care of silverware, etc.
butlers
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pluralof butler.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The investor story is not robot butlers or science-fiction spectacle — it is production costs.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
They offer personalized service, in which white-coat butlers can help draw a scented bath, deliver hors d’oeuvres or arrange a private cocktail reception.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
A battalion of chefs, butlers and drivers catering to the smallest of whims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
Some offer "ski butlers" to ferry guests to and from the slopes, carry the skis, and even help put on their boots.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2025
Incidentally, now that I come to think further about it, it is not quite true to say there was no dispute as to who were the great butlers.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
