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butler

[buht-ler] / ˈbʌt lər /


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Ismael Camenforte Lopez, described in Germany as his manager's "ball butler", is known for feeding balls into training matches, allowing sessions to be played at a high tempo.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Angelo Muscat, who played the butler in “The Prisoner” and was an Oompa Loompa in “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” was also in “Magical Mystery Tour.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 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

But there are also glimpses of a life of privilege, as the same email mentions she's in the south of France with the "perfect butler".

From BBC Feb. 3, 2026

Two ladies in butler uniforms push them open for us.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

The investor story is not robot butlers or science-fiction spectacle — it is production costs.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

They offer personalized service, in which white-coat butlers can help draw a scented bath, deliver hors d’oeuvres or arrange a private cocktail reception.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 18, 2026

A battalion of chefs, butlers and drivers catering to the smallest of whims.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2025

Some offer "ski butlers" to ferry guests to and from the slopes, carry the skis, and even help put on their boots.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2025

I remember seeing very few people upstairs beyond the butlers, who were strangers to me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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