Chamberlain

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn/

Definitions of chamberlain

noun a high-ranking official in a royal court, typically responsible for managing the household

Example Sentences

A1 The chamberlain greeted the king at the door.

A2 The chamberlain was responsible for managing the royal household.

B1 The chamberlain's duties included overseeing the palace staff.

B2 The chamberlain played a key role in diplomatic negotiations.

C1 The chamberlain's influence extended beyond the court to national politics.

C2 The chamberlain's intricate knowledge of court etiquette was unmatched.

Examples of chamberlain in a Sentence

formal The chamberlain was responsible for managing the household affairs of the noble family.

informal The chamberlain always has the keys to the fancy rooms in the castle.

slang Yo, did you see the chamberlain's outfit? It's so old-fashioned.

figurative As the chamberlain of the group, she was always the one organizing events and keeping everyone in line.

Grammatical Forms of chamberlain

• past tense: chamberlained
• plural: chamberlains
• comparative: more chamberlain
• superlative: most chamberlain
• present tense: chamberlains
• future tense: will chamberlain
• perfect tense: have chamberlained
• continuous tense: is chamberlaining
• singular: chamberlain
• positive degree: chamberlain
• infinitive: to chamberlain
• gerund: chamberlaining
• participle: chamberlained

Origin and Evolution of chamberlain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'chamberlain' originated from the Old French term 'chambrelenc' which referred to a household official in charge of managing the chambers.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the role of a chamberlain evolved from managing chambers to a high-ranking official in royal households responsible for managing finances and other important duties.