Majordomo

Pronunciation: /meɪdʒərˈdoʊmoʊ/

Definitions of majordomo

noun a head steward or butler in a large household

Example Sentences

A1 The majordomo greeted the guests at the entrance.

A2 The majordomo is responsible for overseeing the household staff.

B1 The majordomo organized the schedule for the day's events.

B2 The majordomo ensured that everything ran smoothly during the banquet.

C1 The majordomo's attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the estate.

C2 The majordomo's expertise in managing the household was unmatched.

Examples of majordomo in a Sentence

formal The majordomo oversaw all household staff and ensured everything ran smoothly.

informal The majordomo is basically the boss of the house staff.

slang The majordomo is like the big cheese around here.

figurative In the hierarchy of the animal kingdom, the lion is considered the majordomo of the savanna.

Grammatical Forms of majordomo

• past tense: majordomoed
• plural: majordomos
• comparative: more majordomo
• superlative: most majordomo
• present tense: majordomos
• future tense: will majordomo
• perfect tense: have majordomoed
• continuous tense: am majordomoing
• singular: majordomo
• positive degree: majordomo
• infinitive: to majordomo
• gerund: majordomoing
• participle: majordomoed

Origin and Evolution of majordomo

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'majordomo' originated from the Latin term 'major domus', meaning 'chief of the house'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'majordomo' evolved to refer to a steward or head servant in a noble household, and later to denote a person who oversees the domestic staff in a large household or establishment.