Valet

Pronunciation: /ˈvæleɪ/

Definitions of valet

noun a person employed to park cars or act as a chauffeur

Example Sentences

A1 The valet parked the car in front of the hotel.

A2 I always tip the valet when he brings my car around.

B1 The valet service at this hotel is top-notch.

B2 The valet offered to take our luggage up to our room.

C1 The valet anticipated our needs before we even asked.

C2 The valet discreetly handled all of our requests with professionalism.

verb to serve as a valet

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel valet parked my car.

A2 I valet my keys to the attendant before entering the restaurant.

B1 He valets his clothes before going to bed.

B2 The valet service at the hotel is very efficient.

C1 She valets her belongings in the designated area.

C2 The valet will valet your luggage to your room upon arrival.

Examples of valet in a Sentence

formal The hotel valet parked the guests' cars in the designated area.

informal I always tip the valet when he brings my car around quickly.

slang The valet at the club is always hustling for tips.

figurative She considered her personal assistant a valet of sorts, taking care of all her needs.

Grammatical Forms of valet

• past tense: valeted
• plural: valets
• comparative: more valet
• superlative: most valet
• present tense: valets
• future tense: will valet
• perfect tense: has valeted
• continuous tense: is valeting
• singular: valet
• positive degree: valet
• infinitive: to valet
• gerund: valeting
• participle: valeted

Origin and Evolution of valet

First Known Use: 1464 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'valet' originated from the Old French term 'valet', meaning servant or groom.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'valet' evolved to refer specifically to a male servant who attends to a gentleman's personal needs, such as dressing, grooming, and running errands. In modern usage, 'valet' can also refer to a person who parks cars at a hotel or restaurant.