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

Recent Examples on the Web Then Hyatt employees — including a bellman and a front desk worker — dragged him out. CBS News, 11 July 2024 For bell service, tip the bellman handling your baggage about two euros per bag, Cunningham says, and up to five euros depending on the level of service (more for truly stellar service) and/or the hotel (white-gloved assistance usually merits more). Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2024 The bellman from Bell who became a bellwether in Bel-Air Pool always preferred the little guy over the big name. Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024 After graduating from the University of New Orleans in 2011, Giz worked as a hotel bellman for 11 years. Millan Verma, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bellman 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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