concierge
Concierge (noun) means a hotel employee who helps guests with reservations, directions, and other requests. Example: “The concierge booked us a table at the best restaurant in town.”
How to use concierge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to help guests or residents with practical requests, usually in a hotel or apartment building.
Word forms
concierges plural
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The _____ booked us a table at the best restaurant in town.
Etymology
Borrowed from French concierge, "caretaker, doorkeeper" — probably ultimately from Latin cōnservus, "fellow servant."
Rhymes for concierge
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What does “concierge” mean?
The word “concierge” means a hotel employee who helps guests with reservations, directions, and other requests. In plain terms, someone whose job is to help guests or residents with practical requests, usually in a hotel or apartment building.
How do you pronounce “concierge”?
“Concierge” is pronounced kon-sih-AIRZH (/ˌkɑnsiˈɛɹʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “concierge” in a sentence?
Here is “concierge” used in a sentence: “The concierge booked us a table at the best restaurant in town.”
What part of speech is “concierge”?
“Concierge” is a noun.
Where does the word “concierge” come from?
The word “concierge” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French concierge, "caretaker, doorkeeper" — probably ultimately from Latin cōnservus, "fellow servant.".
Is “concierge” a common word?
“Concierge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “concierge” have?
“Concierge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hotel employee who helps guests with reservations, directions, and other requests.