ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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

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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