scullion

noun

Definition of scullionnext
as in servant

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Recent Examples of scullion Our winsome scamp loves all women, from scullion to lady, though his heart belongs to the plucky Sophia, who is given can-do determination by Elena Wang. — Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 26 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scullion
  1. servant
  2. maid
  3. maidservant
  4. lieutenant
  5. apprentice
  6. handmaiden
  7. assistant
  8. helper
Noun
  • Wadsworth begins Clue as the seemingly subservient servant before gradually taking command of the entire picture.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of servant
Noun
  • The maid who let the Clue Gang into the room calls the demonstrably quite fallible Philly cops, who arrive in force.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Patricia Quinn, who starred as extraterrestrial maid Magenta, expressed her heartbreak over her costar’s death.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of maid
Noun
  • The enterprising maidservant followed him into a shop.
    — John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Julia, who was already pregnant with her and Henry’s second child, is forced to work as a maidservant for the reprehensible Lord Lovat (Tony Curran), who happens to be the father of Brian.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of maidservant
Noun
  • Henderson’s chain of command, including a lieutenant and Maj.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Freund was a 45-year-old lieutenant who died while helping people escape the North Tower.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of lieutenant
Noun
  • Rolle emphasized that apprentices in MDC’s programs don’t have to pay for the costs of classes or equipment thanks to state and federal grants.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
  • So far, the apprentice program is a small but growing portion of that number.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprentice
Noun
  • Did Penelope, Helen of Troy, Athena, Calypso, and the rest of the Greek gals and goddesses deserve to be more epic than the attractive but flattened handmaidens even IMAX couldn’t enhance?
    — Lisa Henricksson, Air Mail, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of handmaiden
Noun
  • This one was especially meaningful for 2010 Morton graduate Jimmy McCormack, an experienced assistant, including the previous two seasons as the Trojans’ offensive coordinator.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • O’Leary has helped himself by adding lots of experienced assistant coaches and former head coaches.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of assistant
Noun
  • Simon’s French helpers assured him that an American agent called Jean-Pierre—or JP—would be arriving in Valence very soon.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hennepin Healthcare will have mental health support at the hospital this week to help the helpers.
    — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of helper

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“Scullion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scullion. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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