bellhop

noun

bell·​hop ˈbel-ˌhäp 

: a hotel or club employee who escorts guests to rooms, assists them with luggage, and runs errands

Examples of bellhop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The hotel’s theming is impeccable, with workers dressed like bellhops and housekeepers and a grand lobby library featuring eclectic paintings and sculptures. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

And most folks know to tip valets, nail technicians, and bellhops, too. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

In a stunt that's shown only briefly during the Jackass Number Two credits, for example, Steve-O fractured his back while falling down a flight of stairs in a bellhop cart. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

Cars arrive at the covered porte-cochère, where a fleet of friendly bellhops whisk you and your luggage inside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for bell-hopper

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bellhop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

bellhop

noun

bell·​hop -ˌhäp 

: a hotel or club employee who takes guests to rooms, carries luggage, and runs errands