1
: a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
2
: the chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services
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The undisputed heart of the home, the kitchen includes a lounge with comfortable seating, both an eat-in island and a breakfast nook, and a butler’s pantry with a wine fridge, coffee station, and gleaming verre églomisé detailing.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Additionally, they were granted a complimentary cabana with butler service and a bottle of Black Label whisky.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Elect to stay in one of the property’s gorgeous overwater villas (complete with butler service).
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Additional perks include unlimited access to the Aurea Spa Thermal Suite, 24-hour butler service, concierge services, and VIP entry and exit at all ports of call.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Additionally, they were granted a complimentary cabana with butler service and a bottle of Black Label whisky.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Elect to stay in one of the property’s gorgeous overwater villas (complete with butler service).
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Additional perks include unlimited access to the Aurea Spa Thermal Suite, 24-hour butler service, concierge services, and VIP entry and exit at all ports of call.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
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butler
noun
but·ler
ˈbət-lər 
: a chief male household servant
Etymology
Middle English buteler "household servant in charge of wines," from early French butiller (same meaning), from botele "bottle," derived from Latin buttis "cask"
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Benjamin Franklin 1818–1893 American general and politician
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Joseph 1692–1752 English theologian
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Nicholas Murray 1862–1947 American educator; president Columbia University (1901–45)
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Samuel 1612–1680 English satirical poet
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Samuel 1835–1902 English novelist and satirist
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