scullion Definition
a servant assigned to do menial kitchen work.
Using scullion: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scullion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The scullion was responsible for washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen.
Example
The head chef ordered the scullion to prepare the vegetables for the soup.
scullion Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for scullion
- kitchen boy
- kitchen maid
- kitchen help
- kitchen worker
Phrases with scullion
scullion's work
menial or lowly tasks, especially in a kitchen setting
Example
She was tired of doing scullion's work and wanted to be promoted to a higher position.
scullion's wages
very low wages or pay
Example
The restaurant paid their scullions' wages below the minimum wage.
scullion's mess
a messy or dirty kitchen
Example
The chef was angry at the scullion for leaving the kitchen in a scullion's mess.
Origins of scullion
from Old French 'escouillon', meaning 'dishcloth'
Summary: scullion in Brief
'Scullion' [ˈskʌljən] refers to a servant who performs menial kitchen work such as washing dishes and cleaning. It is often used to describe lowly tasks and low wages, as in 'scullion's work' and 'scullion's wages.' The term is derived from the Old French word 'escouillon,' meaning 'dishcloth.'
