Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

meter-maid

Noun

/ˈmiːtər meɪd/

Definition

A meter-maid is a person, typically a woman, who is responsible for monitoring parking meters and issuing tickets to vehicles that are parked illegally or have exceeded the time limit.

Examples

The meter-maid approached the car, ticket book in hand.
She worked as a meter-maid for several years before becoming a traffic officer.
It was a sunny day, and the meter-maid was out issuing tickets in a busy shopping district.