Houseman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaʊsmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Houseman is a noun meaning (now chiefly US) A male follower or retainer; a male domestic worker or servant.
Meaning
(now chiefly US) A male follower or retainer; a male domestic worker or servant.
More Meanings
- (chiefly UK) A medical graduate gaining practical experience in a hospital; a house officer.
Example Sentences
A young houseman wearing his white coat and name-tag walked past us towards the apartment houses beside the lake.
Word Forms
- housemen
Synonyms for houseman
Depending on context, synonyms include intern, internist, interne.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intern, interne, internist, handman, househelp, houseworker.
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