bellboy
pronunciation
How to pronounce bellboy in British English:
UK [ˈbelbɔɪ]
How to pronounce bellboy in American English:
US [ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ]
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- Noun:
- someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels
Word Origin
- bellboy (n.)
- from bell (n.) + boy; originally (1851) a ship's bell-ringer, later (1861) a hotel page.
Example
- 1. The bellboy will take you to your room .
- 2. Our bellboy will show you to your room .
- 3. And our bellboy will show you to your room .
- 4. Chandler exacted the flat two dollars daily from each bellboy .
- 5. The bellboy will show you your room and carry your luggage .