Scullery Maid

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌləri meɪd/

Definitions of scullery maid

noun A room in a house or small institution where food is stored, prepared, and cleaned away

Example Sentences

A1 The scullery maid washed the dishes in the kitchen of the castle.

A2 The scullery maid worked long hours cleaning pots and pans in the large estate.

B1 The scullery maid was responsible for keeping the kitchen spotless and organized.

B2 The scullery maid's duties included scrubbing the floors and polishing silverware.

C1 The scullery maid's meticulous attention to detail ensured that the kitchen was always in pristine condition.

C2 The scullery maid's expertise in managing the kitchen operations was highly valued by the household staff.

Examples of scullery maid in a Sentence

formal The scullery maid was responsible for washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen.

informal The scullery maid always complained about the never-ending pile of dirty dishes.

slang The scullery maid was stuck doing all the grunt work in the kitchen.

figurative She felt like a scullery maid, constantly cleaning up after everyone else's mess.

Grammatical Forms of scullery maid

• plural: scullery maids
• comparative: more scullery maid
• superlative: most scullery maid
• present tense: is a scullery maid
• future tense: will be a scullery maid
• perfect tense: has been a scullery maid
• continuous tense: is being a scullery maid
• singular: scullery maid
• positive degree: very scullery maid
• infinitive: to be a scullery maid
• gerund: being a scullery maid
• participle: a scullery maid

Origin and Evolution of scullery maid

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scullery maid' originated in medieval England.

Evolution of the word: Originally, a scullery maid was responsible for washing and cleaning dishes in the kitchen. Over time, the role evolved to include other cleaning tasks in the kitchen and household.