concierge

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noun

con·​cierge ˌkän-sē-ˈerzh  kōⁿ-ˈsyerzh 

plural concierges

ˌkän-sē-ˈer-zhəz,

kōⁿ-ˈsyerzh 

-ˈsyer-zhəz

1

a

: a usually multilingual hotel staff member who handles luggage and mail, makes reservations, and arranges tours

In any great European hotel, the most important figure with whom the clients deal directly is usually the concierge …

—Leon Harris

—sometimes used before another noun

the hotel's concierge desk/services

b

: a person or service that provides assistance with personal business (such as making travel arrangements, scheduling appointments, or running errands)

That's why she plunks down $150 per month of her hard-earned cash for a personal concierge: To "buy back" her time and free herself from the relentless errands that sap her off-work hours.

—Michelle Mahoney

Medical care is left to professionals. Instead, concierges help out around the house, get their client to appointments, join them for recreation and run small errands.

—Liz Moyer

As we increasingly find ourselves feeling time poor, with not enough hours in the day to get everything done, virtual concierges are popping up to help with everything from gift shopping to finding a new outfit for a holiday party.

—Caitlin Agnew

—often used before another noun

concierge shopping/banking

For $250-per-year, members would gain entry to exclusive celebrity events, a concierge service to score hard-to-get concert tickets and restaurant reservations, and access to a swanky, shared hangout pad.

—Kim Bhasin and Polly Mosendz

2

: a resident in an apartment building especially in France who serves as doorkeeper, landlord's representative, and janitor

concierge

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adjective

: of, relating to, or being a health-care practice (as of primary care physicians) in which patients pay a membership fee for enhanced access and services

Proponents of concierge medicine insist that more time with each patient allows them to provide holistic care that can prevent diseases such as diabetes …

—Devin Leonard

There has also been growth in so-called concierge practices that offer in-home care as a luxury service.

—Steven H. Landers

concierge doctors

concierge care

Examples of concierge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Despite having two pools, free Wi-Fi, a stellar hot breakfast, prime location, and concierge services, Gardens Hotel remains resort fee-free. —Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024

The storied building, which provides residents with 24-hour doorman and concierge services, is within walking distance to some of Mayfair’s most iconic and picturesque spots, like Sloane and Bond Streets, Knightsbridge, and Buckingham Palace. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024

And don't forget the ship's concierge or guest services desk. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

Splurge on rooms at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, where complimentary programming includes Wyoming whiskey tastings, wine tastings, and beer tastings; and other amenities include a ski concierge and an outdoor heated pool. —Juliet Izon, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024

Residents will have access to various services provided by Ritz-Carlton, like concierge service, housekeeping and other amenities. —The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024

Grand Velas’ family-friendly features go above and beyond the usual kids programming to include a tiny tots spa menu, a dedicated baby concierge for setting up suites and guiding activities, and even a program to commemorate baby’s first haircut — all while maintaining an elegance for adults. —Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024

Located on a private bay nestled in the jungle of Lamai, honeymooners can get some alone time at a private villa complete with their own personal concierge and sizable infinity pool. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024

Upon check-in, guests are greeted and escorted to their accommodations by their personal concierge, who is available throughout their stay to help with virtually any query or request. —Byrachel King, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2024

Adjective

Nonprofit hospitals created largely to serve the poor are adding concierge physician practices, charging patients annual membership fees of $2,000 or more for easier access to their doctors. —Phil Galewitz | Kff Health News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024

A little over a year after Amazon bought concierge primary health-care start-up One Medical for $3.9 billion, CEO Amir Dan Rubin is leaving the company. —Caroline O'Donovan, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Old French, probably from Vulgar Latin *conservius, alteration of Latin conservus fellow slave, from com- + servus slave

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1697, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

2000, in the meaning defined above