Maid

Pronunciation: /meɪd/

Definitions of maid

noun a virgin or young unmarried woman

Example Sentences

A1 The maid cleaned the house.

A2 The maid cooked dinner for the family.

B1 The maid was responsible for taking care of the children.

B2 The maid was hired to work in the luxurious hotel.

C1 The maid's duties included managing the household staff.

C2 The maid's impeccable service earned her a promotion to head housekeeper.

Examples of maid in a Sentence

formal The maid cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

informal I hired a maid to help with the housework.

slang My friend works as a maid in a fancy hotel.

figurative She was the maid of honor at her best friend's wedding.

Grammatical Forms of maid

• past tense: maid
• plural: maids
• comparative: more maid
• superlative: most maid
• present tense: maids
• future tense: will maid
• perfect tense: have maid
• continuous tense: is maid
• singular: maid
• positive degree: maid
• infinitive: to maid
• gerund: maid
• participle: maid

Origin and Evolution of maid

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'maid' originated from the Old English word 'mægden' which meant a young woman or virgin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'maid' evolved to refer to a young unmarried woman, and eventually came to be associated with domestic servants or housekeepers.