Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
milkmaid
noun
/ˈmɪlkˌmeɪd/
Definition
A woman who milks cows or works in a dairy.
Examples
- The milkmaid woke up early to begin her chores before sunrise.
- In the painting, a milkmaid is seen carrying a pail of fresh milk.
- She worked as a milkmaid in the countryside, taking care of the cows daily.
Meaning
The term ‘milkmaid’ refers to a female worker who is responsible for the milking of cows and often involved in dairy farming tasks.
Synonyms
- dairymaid
- milk carrier
