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bell captain

American  

noun

  1. a hotel employee who supervises the work of bellhops.

bell captain British  

noun

  1. another name for captain

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Etymology

Origin of bell captain

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Marquez is bell captain at the Hotel Bel-Air.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

TJ Horth, a hotel bell captain in Chicago, said he had almost saved enough money to buy his girlfriend an engagement ring before hearing on Wednesday that he had been laid off.

From Reuters • Mar. 19, 2020

So one night he handed a basketball to the bell captain with simple instructions.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2010

Bruder, a well-liked bell captain at the Essex and Sussex Hotel, was known to be a strong swimmer.

From Textbooks • Sep. 1, 2010

Even the bell captain made him feel at home.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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