Definition of handmaiden in English:
handmaiden
noun ˈhandmeɪdnˈhæn(d)ˌmeɪdn
another term for handmaid
Example sentencesExamples
- The Jewish Woman of the Year comes along with an actual award, a pyramid-shaped glass structure with a beautiful illustration of Miriam and her handmaidens dancing.
- And then, accompanied by many well-dressed servants and handmaidens, entered the most beautiful person Carson had ever seen.
- These two girls,’ Gesturing to the side, he indicated a pair of female servants that had appeared. ‘will be your handmaidens.’
- Her handmaiden is also far from your stereotyped female character.
- Anna and Nancy became close friends and Anna helped Nancy work up to the level of being recognized as Anna's handmaiden instead of a common servant.
Definition of handmaiden in US English:
handmaiden
nounˈhan(d)ˌmādnˈhæn(d)ˌmeɪdn
another term for handmaid
Example sentencesExamples
- The Jewish Woman of the Year comes along with an actual award, a pyramid-shaped glass structure with a beautiful illustration of Miriam and her handmaidens dancing.
- Her handmaiden is also far from your stereotyped female character.
- These two girls,’ Gesturing to the side, he indicated a pair of female servants that had appeared. ‘will be your handmaidens.’
- And then, accompanied by many well-dressed servants and handmaidens, entered the most beautiful person Carson had ever seen.
- Anna and Nancy became close friends and Anna helped Nancy work up to the level of being recognized as Anna's handmaiden instead of a common servant.