valet

noun

Definition of valetnext
as in butler

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Recent Examples of valet Lack Of Coordination for Autonomous Delivery Creates Havoc Driverless cars are showing up in mall valet lines or curbside pick-ups without the infrastructure to properly handle the driverless vehicles. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The parking at Krog Street Market can be intimidating, but there’s no need to try to navigate the valet or the small lot in the front of the market. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Skiers will benefit from ski-in/ski-out access, along with dedicated ski lockers and a ski valet, making the resort’s cozy après area an easy final stop after a day on the slopes. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 The hotel has 205 rooms, three dining spots, outdoor hot tubs, a gear valet, a fitness center, and concierge services. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for valet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valet
  1. butler
  2. manservant
  3. footman
  4. houseman
  5. servant
  6. groom
  7. houseboy
  8. majordomo
Noun
  • Her royal butler, Paul Burrell, would take it upon himself sometimes to hide the more unpleasant stories.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Underneath coconut palms, nine chic, contemporary villas feature their own pools, private chefs and 24-hour butlers.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of butler
Noun
  • The only person who knows Diego’s secret is Bernardo (Salvatore Ficarra), his mute manservant.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
  • That film crackled with undertones of class, sexuality and politics, with Dirk Bogarde playing the sociopathic manservant to acclaim.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Definition of manservant
Noun
  • The king and queen always face the direction of travel and will exit first; their guests face the footmen and will exit after the monarchs.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • There’s a moment when a former general upbraids a footman for not wearing gloves to serve food.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Definition of footman
Noun
  • Garcia has held various positions at the restaurant and hotel, working his way up from a hotel houseman to a waiter at the restaurant and now a manager.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The 25-year-old earned around $28 an hour as a night houseman on the evening shift at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.
    — Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Feb. 2025
Definition of houseman
Noun
  • According to court records, prosecutors charged Ncube with one count of commercial bribery and one count of embezzlement by a clerk or agent or servant exceeding $950 in value.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But the public servant’s employer rejected their application to travel abroad.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of servant
Noun
  • One photo shows the groom-to-be on bended knee, holding out a ring box to Madden.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • One piece of the wedding puzzle the groom took on was the menu for the big day.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of groom
Noun
  • The pilot featured Charles Levin as Coco, a gay houseboy.
    — Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Collins is playing Skip, the houseboy in the estate where the play takes place.
    — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2022
Definition of houseboy
Noun
  • The color palette changed so that the attire of the Cogsworth character — the Beast’s loyal majordomo who has been transformed into a clock — is now green rather than brown.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
  • The Huntington's majordomo does this with an eye toward guests–making sure they’re greeted warmly and that any preferences are known and reflected throughout their stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Definition of majordomo

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