bellman

[ bel-muhn ]

noun

, plural bell·men.

1. a bellhop.
2. a person who carries or rings a bell, especially a town crier or watchman.

bellman

/ ˈbɛlmən /

noun

1. a man who rings a bell, esp (formerly) a town crier

Word History and Origins

Origin of bellman¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; bell ¹, -man

Example Sentences

Guest room attendants, cocktail and food servers, porters, bellmen, cooks, bartenders, and laundry and kitchen workers were among those walking the picket line in front of Virgin Hotels, formerly the Hard Rock Las Vegas.

From Seattle Times

Pool ended the 2004 piece with one of his more beloved kickers: “So says the bellman from Bell who became a bellwether in Bel-Air.”

From Los Angeles Times

Winston, the bellman, had mentioned in passing that I would be most welcome to make myself some tea at night in the shared kitchen.

From Los Angeles Times

“What? Why would your dad think you’re a gigolo? Didn’t you say you were a writer, a voice-over actor, a comedian, a hotel bellman?”

From Los Angeles Times

Worried that people might get knocked over, the bellman said he rushed forward to help his co-workers.

From Los Angeles Times