Footman

/ˈfʊtmən/
noun

A male servant who serves at table, guards the door and performs other duties.

The footman hurried to open the door upon seeing the lady of the house approach.
Visual representation of "footman" - A male servant who serves at table, guards the door and performs other duties.

Often appears as...

  • head footman
  • house footman

Usage tips

Formal

noun

An insect also known as a servant ant that protects the colony.

Footman ants are named so due to their behaviour similar to the servants of human dwellings.
Visual representation of "footman" - An insect also known as a servant ant that protects the colony.

Often appears as...

  • footman ant colony
  • footman ant behaviour

Usage tips

Formal

noun

A man in a range of professions or roles who operates on foot.

He started as a footman in the army, delivering messages on foot.
Visual representation of "footman" - A man in a range of professions or roles who operates on foot.

Often appears as...

  • army footman
  • footman courier

Usage tips

Formal

noun

A male servant who serves at table, guards the door and performs other duties.

The footman hurried to open the door upon seeing the lady of the house approach.
Visual representation of "footman" - A male servant who serves at table, guards the door and performs other duties.

Often appears as...

  • head footman
  • house footman

Usage tips

Formal

noun

An insect also known as a servant ant that protects the colony.

Footman ants are named so due to their behaviour similar to the servants of human dwellings.
Visual representation of "footman" - An insect also known as a servant ant that protects the colony.

Often appears as...

  • footman ant colony
  • footman ant behaviour

Usage tips

Formal

noun

A man in a range of professions or roles who operates on foot.

He started as a footman in the army, delivering messages on foot.
Visual representation of "footman" - A man in a range of professions or roles who operates on foot.

Often appears as...

  • army footman
  • footman courier

Usage tips

Formal

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "footman"
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Historical Usage

The role of a footman was more common in the past, often depicted in historical or period dramas.

Illustration for Historical Usage
In the Victorian era series, the footman bears an impressive attire while attending guests.
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Cultural Symbol

Traditionally, the presence of a footman symbolized wealth and status in a household.

Illustration for Cultural Symbol
Their manor had a staff of twelve, with a head footman overseeing the servants.
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Uniform Significance

Footmen often wear distinctive uniforms, emphasizing their roles and the prestige of their employers.

Illustration for Uniform Significance
The footman’s uniform was impeccably tailored, complementing the grandeur of the estate.
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Historical Usage

The role of a footman was more common in the past, often depicted in historical or period dramas.

Illustration for Historical Usage
In the Victorian era series, the footman bears an impressive attire while attending guests.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Symbol

Traditionally, the presence of a footman symbolized wealth and status in a household.

Illustration for Cultural Symbol
Their manor had a staff of twelve, with a head footman overseeing the servants.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Uniform Significance

Footmen often wear distinctive uniforms, emphasizing their roles and the prestige of their employers.

Illustration for Uniform Significance
The footman’s uniform was impeccably tailored, complementing the grandeur of the estate.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historical Usage

The role of a footman was more common in the past, often depicted in historical or period dramas.

Illustration for Historical Usage
In the Victorian era series, the footman bears an impressive attire while attending guests.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Symbol

Traditionally, the presence of a footman symbolized wealth and status in a household.

Illustration for Cultural Symbol
Their manor had a staff of twelve, with a head footman overseeing the servants.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Uniform Significance

Footmen often wear distinctive uniforms, emphasizing their roles and the prestige of their employers.

Illustration for Uniform Significance
The footman’s uniform was impeccably tailored, complementing the grandeur of the estate.
Visual representation of the word "Footman"

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Quote examples

Prince Andrew

British Royalty

Her friends say she is very funny. At a family dinner, she stood to go, and the footman very properly pulled her chair away. At that moment I asked her a question and she sat down again, except there was no chair. Everyone, including the Queen, laughed and laughed.
Portrait of Prince Andrew

Quote examples

Amanda Eliasch

Celebrity

Everything is for sale in Hollywood; the fairy tale, the costume, the pumpkin, the footman and the mice.
Portrait of Amanda Eliasch

Quote examples

Prince Andrew

British Royalty

Her friends say she is very funny. At a family dinner, she stood to go, and the footman very properly pulled her chair away. At that moment I asked her a question and she sat down again, except there was no chair. Everyone, including the Queen, laughed and laughed.
Portrait of Prince Andrew

Quote examples

Amanda Eliasch

Celebrity

Everything is for sale in Hollywood; the fairy tale, the costume, the pumpkin, the footman and the mice.
Portrait of Amanda Eliasch
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