nounπShareAn official providing honorable service in a royal or high noble household, ranking between a squire and a page. Especially, a Yeoman of the Guard, a member of a ceremonial bodyguard to the UK monarch (not to be confused with a Yeoman Warder)."During the coronation ceremony, the yeoman, resplendent in his traditional uniform, stood guard near the royal carriage. "royaljobgovernmentmilitaryservicehistorypersonorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dependable, diligent, or loyal worker or someone who does a great service."The yeoman of the gardening club worked tirelessly to maintain the beautiful flowerbeds. "personjobworkservicecharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA former class of small freeholders who farm their own land; a commoner of good standing."> The historical novels often depicted the yeoman as hardworking and independent, content with the fruits of their own fields. "historypersonsocietyjobagriculturefamilypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA subordinate, deputy, aide, or assistant."The busy doctor relied on her yeoman to schedule appointments and manage patient records. "jobpositiongovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Yeoman Warder."The yeoman stood guard at the Tower of London, his uniform gleaming in the sun. "personjobhistorytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clerk in the US Navy, and US Coast Guard."The yeoman at the Coast Guard station meticulously filed the new recruits' paperwork. "militarynauticaljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a vessel of war, the person in charge of the storeroom."The yeoman was responsible for keeping track of the supplies in the ship's storeroom. "nauticalmilitaryjobsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of the Yeomanry Cavalry, officially chartered in 1794 originating around the 1760s."During the annual historical reenactment, Thomas proudly portrayed a yeoman, riding his horse and carrying his saber as if ready to defend the countryside. "militaryhistorypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of the Imperial Yeomanry, officially created in 1890s and renamed in 1907."During the Boer War, many young men volunteered as yeoman to fight for the British Empire. "militaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cirrochroa, of Asia and Australasia."While hiking in the Malaysian rainforest, the nature photographer hoped to capture an image of the elusive yeoman with its striking orange and brown wings. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading