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hotelman

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ho·​tel·​man | \ hō-ˈtel-ˌman How to pronounce hotelman (audio) , -mən \

Definition of hotelman

: one who is engaged in the hotel business especially in a supervisory or managerial capacity

First Known Use of hotelman

1920, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hotelman

hotel + man entry 1

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“Hotelman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotelman. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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