bellhop
Bellhop (noun) means a hotel employee who carries luggage and assists guests, especially in American usage. Example: “The bellhop tipped his hat and wheeled their bags toward the elevator.”
How to use bellhop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe American English word for a hotel porter who carries bags.
"Bellhop" is the standard American term; British English favours "porter" or "bellboy."
Word forms
bellhopped past tense, bellhops plural, bellhops singular
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The _____ tipped his hat and wheeled their bags toward the elevator.
Etymology
A shortened form of the older word bellhopper.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bellhop” mean?
The word “bellhop” means a hotel employee who carries luggage and assists guests, especially in American usage. In plain terms, the American English word for a hotel porter who carries bags.
How do you pronounce “bellhop”?
“Bellhop” is pronounced BEHL-hop (/ˈbɛlˌhɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “bellhop” in a sentence?
Here is “bellhop” used in a sentence: “The bellhop tipped his hat and wheeled their bags toward the elevator.”
What part of speech is “bellhop”?
“Bellhop” is a noun.
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