valet parking

noun

: a service that provides parking of motor vehicles by an attendant

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The pet-friendly hotel offers valet parking and special kids’ amenities, has a 24-hour fitness center, and treats guests to unique perks like priority reservations at the nearby Charlie Palmer Steak, and long-term wardrobe storage for repeat visitors. Sandra Ramani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Located in an old house on Piedmont Avenue once home to the French bistro Atmosphere (and, before that, Cafe Anis), the restaurant has a tiny parking lot and zoning regulations that require valet parking. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026 Tax dollars will fund valet parking services in two Glenview shopping and dining districts as officials look for ways to support and boost patronage at local businesses. Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 General admission is $40 per person plus $40 for self-parking or $135 for valet parking. Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for valet parking

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of valet parking was in 1960

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“Valet parking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valet%20parking. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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