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.

Meaning
This term is often used informally or colloquially to refer to parking enforcement officers, highlighting the gender aspect with ‘maid’.

Synonyms
- Parking attendant
- Parking enforcement officer
- Traffic warden