noun
- plural of cupbearer; servants who serve drinks, especially wine, to a ruler or at formal occasions
Usage: historical; formal
Examples
- The king’s cupbearers were trusted servants who tasted his wine before serving it.
- Ancient Egyptian pharaohs employed cupbearers in their royal courts.
- The cupbearers at the medieval feast wore elaborate uniforms.
- Biblical stories often mention cupbearers serving in royal palaces.
- The cupbearers were responsible for ensuring the wine was not poisoned.
- Royal cupbearers held positions of great trust and honor.