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bellman

noun

bell·​man ˈbel-mən How to pronounce bellman (audio)
1
: a man (such as a town crier) who rings a bell
2

Examples of bellman in a Sentence

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At the entrance, bellmen in crisp navy suits greet us like old friends—warm, genuine, and effortlessly polished. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 White-gloved bellmen greeted us with quiet precision, their crisp uniforms and practiced ease making the handoff of our bags feel like choreography. Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025 In the clip, a bellman pushed a luggage cart, with a plush Mickey Mouse seen going along for the ride. Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 The recent Hyatt vote covers housekeepers, cooks, servers, bartenders, bellmen, and more at the Greenwich Hyatt, according to the union. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bellman

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bellman was in the 14th century

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“Bellman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bellman. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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