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a
: an employee (as of a hotel or a public facility) who performs personal services for customers
b
: a man's male servant who performs personal services (such as taking care of clothing)
2
: a device (such as a rack or tray) for holding clothing or personal effects
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Verb
She runs her own valeting business.
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Skiers will benefit from ski-in/ski-out access, along with dedicated ski lockers and a ski valet, making the resort’s cozy après area an easy final stop after a day on the slopes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Robert Frank, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Staffers—from front desk employees to valet—never missed a beat and were full of helpful information both about the hotel, its offerings, and the surrounding area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In 2017, Love pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from an altercation with a valet at John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Skiers will benefit from ski-in/ski-out access, along with dedicated ski lockers and a ski valet, making the resort’s cozy après area an easy final stop after a day on the slopes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Verb
Guests can valet their cars, get snacks and drinks in between rounds and check in their phones (a prized service since no cellphones are allowed on the course).
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Staffers—from front desk employees to valet—never missed a beat and were full of helpful information both about the hotel, its offerings, and the surrounding area.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Valet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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