noun
bellman
Bellman (noun) means a hotel employee who carries guests’ luggage; a bellhop. Example: “The bellman wheeled our suitcases up to the room.”
noun
1
A hotel employee who carries guests’ luggage; a bellhop.
"The bellman wheeled our suitcases up to the room."
2
Historically, a town crier who rang a bell to announce news.
"The bellman used to walk the streets calling out the latest news."
How to use bellman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job involves a bell or luggage — historically a town crier, today usually a hotel porter.
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Etymology
From Middle English belleman — literally "bell" plus "man," originally someone whose job was ringing a bell to get attention.
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What does “bellman” mean?
The word “bellman” means a hotel employee who carries guests’ luggage; a bellhop. In plain terms, someone whose job involves a bell or luggage — historically a town crier, today usually a hotel porter.
How do you use “bellman” in a sentence?
Here is “bellman” used in a sentence: “The bellman wheeled our suitcases up to the room.”
What part of speech is “bellman”?
“Bellman” is a noun.
Where does the word “bellman” come from?
The word “bellman” comes from Middle English. From Middle English belleman — literally "bell" plus "man," originally someone whose job was ringing a bell to get attention.
How many meanings does “bellman” have?
“Bellman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hotel employee who carries guests’ luggage; a bellhop.
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