a personal servant to a woman, esp in matters of dress
lady's maid in American English
noun
a maid who is a woman's personal attendant, as in dressing
Word origin
[1800–10]
Examples of 'lady's maid' in a sentence
lady's maid
Why the lady's maid is helping the footman.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Plus, there's the gym instructor, nutritionist, wellness consultant, current-affairs consultant, technology specialist, lady's maid, florist and etiquette adviser.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The most popular requests have been for chefs, butlers, and personal assistants, but even the position of lady's maid is making a comeback.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She is as much lady's maid as head housemaid: almost nothing should be beneath her.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
While most people would never consider employing a butler or a lady's maid, our modern conveniences are still underpinned by the invisible labour of others.