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waterboy

waterboy

3 4.0
A person who gives water to players or workers during events
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔːtərˌbɔɪ/
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  • During the game, the waterboy ran back and forth to ensure the players stayed hydrated.

Examples

  • As the waterboy for the local team, he was proud to help the athletes perform their best.

  • The coach praised the waterboy for keeping everyone energized with fresh water.

  • I could try to get another waterboy job for a different team.

    The Waterboy (1998)

  • Let's talk to the waterboy.

    The Waterboy (1998)

  • I was wondering if, perhaps, you might need the services of an experienced waterboy.

    The Waterboy (1998)

  • Mama, it's just that I'm a waterboy.

    The Waterboy (1998)

  • Our former waterboy, Bobby Boucher, is gonna play some linebacker for us.Ooh!

    The Waterboy (1998)

Synonyms

water boy
vswaterboy
7 3.1

A person who gives water to players during a game

is identical in meaning but written as a single word
waterer
vswaterboy
1 2.7

A person or tool that gives water to living things

is mainly an event role supplying drinking water to players and participants
water carrier
vswaterboy
1 4.4

A person who brings water to homes without running water

focuses on giving drinks to people at events rather than transporting water between places
hydrator
vswaterboy
4.5

A person who gives water or drinks to others to keep them from getting too thirsty

is used mainly to give drinking water at events or to athletes

How Official

waterboy
3 4.0
hydrator
4.5
water girl
1 2.5

Surface Forms

waterboy singular
waterboys plural

Morphology

waterboy = water + boy (transparent) = water + boy

Literal compound 'water' + 'boy' names a boy whose job is to provide drinking water; meaning follows directly from the components.

Etymology

Waterboy is a simple compound of water and boy, meaning a young person who gives others 'water'. Think of someone on the sidelines carrying bottles to players, and you see why it means a person who supplies drinking water at games or events.