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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
Examples of valet in a Sentence
Verb
She runs her own valeting business.
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Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Alongside the footwear, the capsule is completed by a selection of leather accessories—coasters, a planner cover, a key holder, and a valet tray—all made from leather and produced in the United States using traditional artisanal processes.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 May 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
The energy around the valet line at The Ritz-Carlton picked up in the late afternoon when an unassuming green vehicle pulled up.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Alongside the footwear, the capsule is completed by a selection of leather accessories—coasters, a planner cover, a key holder, and a valet tray—all made from leather and produced in the United States using traditional artisanal processes.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 May 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 11 May. 2026.
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