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valet
[ va-ley, val-it, val-ey ]
noun
- a male servant who attends to the personal needs of his male employer, as by taking care of clothing or the like; manservant.
- a man who is employed for cleaning and pressing, laundering, and similar services for patrons of a hotel, passengers on a ship, etc.
- an attendant who parks cars for patrons at a hotel, restaurant, etc.
- a stand or rack for holding coats, hats, etc.
verb (used with or without object)
- to serve as a valet.
valet
/ ˈvæleɪ; ˈvælɪt /
noun
- a manservant who acts as personal attendant to his employer, looking after his clothing, serving his meals, etc French namevalet de chambre
- a manservant who attends to the requirements of patrons in a hotel, passengers on board ship, etc; steward
verb
- to act as a valet for (a person)
- tr to clean the bodywork and interior of (a car) as a professional service
Other Words From
- val·et·less adjective
- un·val·et·ed adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of valet1
Example Sentences
The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of brutally attacking a beloved valet at Barney’s Beanery last Saturday.
After eating dinner with my oldest brother and his adult son from Minnesota at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, I lighted a cigarette in the alleyway while waiting for the valet.
The valet’s family has launched a GoFundMe page to cover his medical expenses and lost wages.
A beloved valet for Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood has been hospitalized after being kicked and punched repeatedly by another man over the weekend.
A beloved valet for a popular West Hollywood restaurant has been hospitalized after being kicked and punched repeatedly by another man over the weekend.
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