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concierge

kon-sih-AIRZH

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.”

noun
1
A hotel employee who helps guests with reservations, directions, and other requests.
"The concierge booked us a table at the best restaurant in town."
2
A person who looks after a residential building and helps its residents or tenants.
"The apartment building has a concierge who signs for deliveries."

How to use concierge

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to help guests or residents with practical requests, usually in a hotel or apartment building.

Common pairings
hotel concierge concierge service ask the concierge

Word forms

concierges plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French concierge, "caretaker, doorkeeper" — probably ultimately from Latin cōnservus, "fellow servant."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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