English Word · Advanced
maid-of-all-work
A female servant employed to do general housework
Pronunciation: say maid-of-all-work
Meaning
A female servant employed to do general housework.
Example
The German told us he had been three years in Afghanistan and six months in Mazar, where he acts as maid-of-all-work for bridges, canals, roads, and building in general.
The German told us he had been three years in Afghanistan and six months in Mazar, where he acts as maid-of-all-work for bridges, canals, roads, and building in general.
Practice tips
- Practice maid-of-all-work out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.