water boy

Example Sentences

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He drove the golf carts, acted as a water boy, and looked like he had a blast.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023

When he was 12, Mr. Poitier quit school and became a water boy for a crew of pick-and-shovel laborers.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2022

With Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber isolating, Erasmus took charge of the side dressed as a water boy on the touchline.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2021

Mookie Betts’ prowess as a water boy in high school came in handy this past week when he was sidelined from the Dodgers because of a finger injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2020

I looked back at Dad and told him calmly, “I’m not a water boy, Dad. I’m not a team manager. I’m a player.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor