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concierge

[kon-see-airzh, kawn-syerzh]

noun

plural

concierges 
  1. (especially in France) a person who has charge of the entrance of a building and is often the owner's representative; doorkeeper.

  2. a member of a hotel staff in charge of special services for guests, as arranging for theater tickets or tours.

  3. an employee stationed in an apartment house lobby who screens visitors, controls operation of elevators, accepts deliveries to the tenants, etc.

  4. a janitor.

  5. Obsolete.,  a custodian or warden.



adjective

  1. pertaining to or being medical care for which the patient pays the doctor an annual fee for special or extra services.

    concierge medicine;

    concierge physicians.

concierge

/ ˌkɒnsɪˈɛəʒ, kɔ̃sjɛrʒ /

noun

  1. (esp in France) a caretaker of a block of flats, hotel, etc, esp one who lives on the premises

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of concierge1

First recorded in 1640–50; from French; Old French cumserges; further origin uncertain, possibly from Vulgar Latin conservius (unattested) “fellow slave,” from Latin conservus; con-, serve
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Word History and Origins

Origin of concierge1

C17: from French, ultimately from Latin conservus, from servus slave
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Example Sentences

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Even the good times can make you yearn for the quiet relaxation of a hotel room with concierge service.

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On collection day, the concierge would put these bins on to the pavement for refuse workers to empty each week.

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A “culinary concierge” can, with 48 hours’ notice, arrange any kind of dining experience members want, from a 12-course caviar feast to a re-creation of a memorable meal from a honeymoon.

Annual fees for concierge practices range from $1,000 to $40,000 for services like extended doctor visits, preventive screenings, and specialist referrals.

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Premium cards are pitched as keys to a world of luxury, with airport lounges, exclusive shopping credits and personal concierges.

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