bellhop

[ bel-hop ]

noun

1. a person who is employed, especially by a hotel, to carry guests' luggage, run errands, etc.

verb (used without object)

, bell·hopped, bell·hop·ping.

1. Also bell-hop. to work as a bellhop.

bellhop

/ ˈbɛlˌhɒp /

noun

1. another name for bellboy

Word History and Origins

Origin of bellhop¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; bell ¹ + hop ¹

Example Sentences

Its founder, Guccio Gucci, had a stint working as a bellhop in the Savoy, the luxury London hotel, more than a century ago.

From Seattle Times

That’s the short version of how a Los Angeles bellhop has won the title of best hotel worker in America.

From Los Angeles Times

He was, for a day, a short-order cook, a bellhop, a social work aide, a plumber.

From New York Times

The strike encompassed housekeepers, dishwashers, cooks, waiters, bellhops and front-desk agents,

From Reuters

No progress was reported in negotiations between employers and Unite Here Local 11, which represents bellhops, front desk agents, room attendants, cooks, servers and dishwashers.

From Seattle Times