Synonyms for

Servants

Verb / ˈsɜ:vʌnts / Another word for servants — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Servants are people who work in someone else's home or workplace, often performing household or menial tasks.

Synonyms & similar words

retainer handmaiden servant handmaid domestics maids butlers valets footmen grooms stewards waiters servers attendants employees staff workers laborers assistants aides helpers subordinates

Synonyms by register

Formal

attendants retainers domestics staff

Informal

help maids butlers guys

Literary

thralls vassals henchmen

Antonyms

masters employers supervisors leaders bosses rulers

Common collocations

  • domestic servants
  • household servants
  • servants quarters
  • loyal servants
  • servants of the state
  • servants of God
  • servants' entrance

Word family

noun servant
verb serve
adjective servile

Usage note

The term 'servants' often implies a historical or formal context of domestic employment. In modern usage, terms like 'staff' or 'employees' are more common and less hierarchical.

Example sentences

  1. The servants woke up early to prepare breakfast for the family.
  2. The servants were well-trained and professional.
  3. She treated her servants with kindness and respect.
  4. The servants worked hard every day to keep the house clean and tidy.
  5. The butler and the maids were all servants in the grand mansion.

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