Milkmaid
noun
A woman or girl who milks cows and does other work on a dairy farm.
Every morning, the milkmaid milks the cows and ensures they're well fed
Often appears as...
- the milkmaid's duties
- a young milkmaid
noun
A type of butterfly that is usually white and seen in British meadows.
During our hike, we spotted several milkmaid butterflies fluttering in the meadow
Often appears as...
- milkmaid butterfly sighting
- fluttering milkmaid butterfly
noun
A woman or girl who milks cows and does other work on a dairy farm.
Every morning, the milkmaid milks the cows and ensures they're well fed
Often appears as...
- the milkmaid's duties
- a young milkmaid
noun
A type of butterfly that is usually white and seen in British meadows.
During our hike, we spotted several milkmaid butterflies fluttering in the meadow
Often appears as...
- milkmaid butterfly sighting
- fluttering milkmaid butterfly
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Occupational Term
Used historically to describe a woman’s job on farms, less common in modern contexts.
In the past, every farm had its own milkmaid to take care of dairy tasks.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Character
Often found in folklore and fairy tales, representing simplicity and rustic charm.
The milkmaid in the story dreamed of riches as she carried her pail.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be used metaphorically to denote someone’s innocence or naivety.
She approached the situation like a milkmaid, trusting and unaware of the complexities.
Pro Tip 1/3Occupational Term
Used historically to describe a woman’s job on farms, less common in modern contexts.
In the past, every farm had its own milkmaid to take care of dairy tasks.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Character
Often found in folklore and fairy tales, representing simplicity and rustic charm.
The milkmaid in the story dreamed of riches as she carried her pail.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be used metaphorically to denote someone’s innocence or naivety.
She approached the situation like a milkmaid, trusting and unaware of the complexities.
Pro Tip 1/3Occupational Term
Used historically to describe a woman’s job on farms, less common in modern contexts.
In the past, every farm had its own milkmaid to take care of dairy tasks.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Character
Often found in folklore and fairy tales, representing simplicity and rustic charm.
The milkmaid in the story dreamed of riches as she carried her pail.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Can be used metaphorically to denote someone’s innocence or naivety.
She approached the situation like a milkmaid, trusting and unaware of the complexities.
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Video examples
Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
a drawn curtain often emphasizes the separation. We can witness a milkmaid serenely pouring a bowl of milk, but that milk isn't for us. We're only onlookers. The studied composition in Vermeer's paintings
Video examples
Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
a drawn curtain often emphasizes the separation. We can witness a milkmaid serenely pouring a bowl of milk, but that milk isn't for us. We're only onlookers. The studied composition in Vermeer's paintings
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Zooey Deschanel
American Actress
It's an addiction. I love clothes. I like to go down Melrose and look in all the windows and I go to different flea markets. I have lots of costumes. You never know when you're going to have to dress up like a milkmaid from the 1600s.
Quote examples
Zooey Deschanel
American Actress
It's an addiction. I love clothes. I like to go down Melrose and look in all the windows and I go to different flea markets. I have lots of costumes. You never know when you're going to have to dress up like a milkmaid from the 1600s.
Example 1 of 1
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