milkmaid Definition
a woman who milks cows or is employed in a dairy.
Using milkmaid: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "milkmaid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The milkmaid was up early to start her work.
Example
She worked as a milkmaid on the farm for many years.
Example
The milkmaid carefully milked each cow.
milkmaid Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for milkmaid
- milker
- dairy maid
- milk woman
Phrases with milkmaid
Example
She was as pure as a milkmaid and never had any bad habits.
milkmaid's braid
a hairstyle consisting of two braids wrapped around the head, often worn by milkmaids
Example
She wore her hair in a milkmaid's braid for the festival.
milkmaid's grip
a method of milking cows where the milkmaid uses her thumb and forefinger to squeeze the teat and her other fingers to hold the udder
Example
The milkmaid used the milkmaid's grip to milk the cows quickly and efficiently.
Summary: milkmaid in Brief
A 'milkmaid' [ˈmɪlkmeɪd] is a woman who milks cows or works in a dairy. It is often used to describe a woman who works hard and is dedicated to her job. The phrase 'as pure as a milkmaid' refers to someone who is innocent or virtuous. Other phrases include 'milkmaid's braid,' a hairstyle, and 'milkmaid's grip,' a method of milking cows.
