valet
Americannoun
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a male servant who attends to the personal needs of his male employer, as by taking care of clothing or the like; manservant.
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a man who is employed for cleaning and pressing, laundering, and similar services for patrons of a hotel, passengers on a ship, etc.
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an attendant who parks cars for patrons at a hotel, restaurant, etc.
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a stand or rack for holding coats, hats, etc.
verb (used with or without object)
noun
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French name: valet de chambre. a manservant who acts as personal attendant to his employer, looking after his clothing, serving his meals, etc
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a manservant who attends to the requirements of patrons in a hotel, passengers on board ship, etc; steward
verb
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to act as a valet for (a person)
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(tr) to clean the bodywork and interior of (a car) as a professional service
Other Word Forms
- unvaleted adjective
- valetless adjective
Etymology
Origin of valet
1560–70; < French; Middle French va ( s ) let squire, equivalent to vas- (< Medieval Latin vassus servant) + -let -let; vassal
Example Sentences
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Recognizing her as a fellow lodger, Sellers sent his valet to knock on her door.
"From valets to duchesses, from three-piece suits to the Roaring Twenties, there is something for every taste," it boasts on its website.
From Barron's
Employees and self-employed workers may deduct qualified tips they received in jobs that the IRS deems as “customarily and regularly receiving tips,” ranging from parking and valet attendants to hairdressers to plumbers.
From Barron's
Among those amenities are 24/7 security, door attendants, valet parking, and front desk service—as well as fitness facilities, an outdoor pool, a steam room, and extra storage.
From MarketWatch
When I was older, I joined Margaret in the valet shop, doing work like unpacking the guests’ trunks and pressing their clothes, as well as babysitting their children.
From Literature
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