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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(US) A maid whose primary tasks involve direct interaction with her employers and their guests, such as serving food and answering the door..
Use parlor maid when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Parlor maid means (US) A maid whose primary tasks involve direct interaction with her employers and their guests, such as serving food and answering the door..
Common synonyms include parlourmaid.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use parlor maid where its definition matches the intended context.
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