Meaning of the word footman in English

What does footman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

footman

US /ˈfʊt.mən/
UK /ˈfʊt.mən/
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Noun

a uniformed male servant who attends to the door, waits at table, and runs errands

Example:
The footman opened the carriage door for the duchess.
A liveried footman served drinks at the grand ball.