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

Pack lightly enough to be free from porters, taxi drivers and bellhops.

From New York Times

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