1. the chief male servant of a household, typically responsible for managing other staff and serving meals

Examples

• The butler answered the door and took our coats.
• Alfred served as Batman’s loyal butler for many years.
• The wealthy family employed a butler to manage their estate.
• The butler polished the silver before the dinner party.
• She rang the bell to summon the butler.
• The butler served tea in the drawing room.
• In the mystery novel, the butler was the prime suspect.