butler

Example Sentences

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The broker opens the door, and there’s a butler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

"We arrange everything for them: flowers, candles, photographer, dinner with a private butler," said Melanie Tessier, its guest relations manager.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

French media reported that Thomas M's role as head butler and keeper of precious silver involved setting the tables at state dinners and other prestigious events.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

I can’t remember what I expected to glimpse on a Zoom call with an Oscar-winning film director — gold door handles, perhaps, a butler at the very least?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

He watches as he crosses into the foyer, retrieves his grey top hat and silver cane from the butler, and leaves by the front door.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern