bellman
Americannoun
PLURAL
bellmen-
a bellhop.
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a person who carries or rings a bell, especially a town crier or watchman.
noun
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Origin of bellman
Example Sentences
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Guest room attendants, cocktail and food servers, porters, bellmen, cooks, bartenders, and laundry and kitchen workers were among those walking the picket line in front of Virgin Hotels, formerly the Hard Rock Las Vegas.
From Seattle Times
Pool ended the 2004 piece with one of his more beloved kickers: “So says the bellman from Bell who became a bellwether in Bel-Air.”
From Los Angeles Times
Winston, the bellman, had mentioned in passing that I would be most welcome to make myself some tea at night in the shared kitchen.
From Los Angeles Times
“What? Why would your dad think you’re a gigolo? Didn’t you say you were a writer, a voice-over actor, a comedian, a hotel bellman?”
From Los Angeles Times
Worried that people might get knocked over, the bellman said he rushed forward to help his co-workers.
From Los Angeles Times
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