Bellhop

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛlˌhɑp/

Definitions of bellhop

noun a hotel employee who assists guests with their luggage and other needs

Example Sentences

A1 The bellhop helped carry the luggage to the room.

A2 The bellhop greeted the guests as they arrived at the hotel.

B1 The bellhop assisted the elderly couple with their suitcases.

B2 The bellhop provided excellent customer service throughout the guests' stay.

C1 The bellhop was promoted to concierge for his exceptional performance.

C2 The bellhop's attention to detail and professionalism set him apart in the hospitality industry.

Examples of bellhop in a Sentence

formal The bellhop kindly offered to carry our luggage to our room.

informal The bellhop helped us with our bags when we checked in.

slang I tipped the bellhop for bringing our suitcases up to the room.

figurative The bellhop of the hotel, always ready to assist, symbolized the hospitality of the establishment.

Grammatical Forms of bellhop

• past tense: bellhopped
• plural: bellhops
• comparative: more bellhop
• superlative: most bellhop
• present tense: bellhops
• future tense: will bellhop
• perfect tense: have bellhopped
• continuous tense: is bellhopping
• singular: bellhop
• positive degree: bellhop
• infinitive: to bellhop
• gerund: bellhopping
• participle: bellhopped

Origin and Evolution of bellhop

First Known Use: 1888 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bellhop' originated from the combination of 'bell' and 'hop' which refers to a hotel employee who carries guests' luggage and escorts them to their rooms upon arrival.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'bellhop' specifically referred to a young boy or man who performed these duties in hotels. Over time, the term has become more gender-neutral and is now commonly used to describe any hotel employee responsible for assisting guests with their luggage.