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Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-ten-duhnt
Phonetic Transcription : əˈtɛn dənt



Definition of attendants

Origin :
  • 1550s, "one who waits upon," from the adjective, or from Middle French atendant, noun use of present participle of atendre (see attend).
  • noun person who serves others
Example sentences :
  • Her father rode by her side, and a numerous train of attendants followed.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • There were attendants, running Turks, and guards before to clear the way.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The attendants are exceedingly civil, and charges regulated by a tariff.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Enter Rumi-naui, torn and ragged, and covered with blood, with two attendants.
  • Extract from : « Apu Ollantay » by Anonymous
  • The whole was closed by a long line of attendants and domestics.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He dismissed the attendants, and motioned Cesarini to be seated.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I was obliged to resign Berenice to the care of her attendants.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Then entering his house, he took off his hat, and gave it to one of his attendants.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Attendants will answer the bell, and do whatever is necessary.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • The noise of attendants, approaching on the run, could be heard.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

Synonyms for attendants

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