pantrywoman
- noun
- /ˈpæntriˌwʊmən/
- Archaic
- During the grand dinner, the pantrywoman ensured the table settings were immaculate and the wine was properly served.
Examples
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The wealthy family employed a pantrywoman to oversee their wine and silverware.
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As the pantrywoman, she was entrusted with the keys to the cellar and the plate cupboard.
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The pantrywoman prepared the finest wines for the dinner party.
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Our pantrywoman has been with us for over ten years.
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During the grand dinner, the pantrywoman ensured the table settings were immaculate and the wine was properly served.
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The wealthy family employed a pantrywoman to oversee their wine and silverware.
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As the pantrywoman, she was entrusted with the keys to the cellar and the plate cupboard.
Synonyms
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1.0
A woman paid to clean and cook in another person's home
204
1.0
A person who works in someone's home doing jobs like cooking and cleaning
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3.7
A man who manages the staff in a large house and serves meals
10
5.8
A person who works in a home doing cleaning and cooking
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3.5
A young woman who works in a house to help with chores
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2.4
A woman paid to clean and do other jobs in a home
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7.1
A woman who works in a home doing cleaning and cooking
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2.3
A person who works in a home doing cleaning, cooking and other daily tasks
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5.1
A girl or young woman who works in a home doing chores
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9.9
A person in a monastery or big house who looks after the food and drink
A man who cares for the wine and serves at the dining table in a large house
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Etymology
Pantrywoman comes from pantry, once the room for 'bread', like Spanish 'pan', and woman, meaning a female servant. So a pantrywoman was the woman who ran that room and looked after the wines, dishes and the table.