Bellhop: meaning, definitions and examples
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bellhop
[ ˈbelˌhɒp ]
hotel worker
A bellhop is a hotel worker who helps guests with their luggage and escorts them to their rooms. Bellhops are also known as porters or hotel porters.
Synonyms
hotel porter, porter
Examples of usage
- He tipped the bellhop who carried his bags to the room.
- The bellhop greeted the guests with a smile and offered to assist them.
Translations
Translations of the word "bellhop" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carregador de malas
🇮🇳 बेलहॉप
🇩🇪 Gepäckträger
🇮🇩 bellboy
🇺🇦 носій
🇵🇱 bagażowy
🇯🇵 ベルボーイ
🇫🇷 chasseur
🇪🇸 botones
🇹🇷 bellboy
🇰🇷 벨보이
🇸🇦 حامل الحقائب
🇨🇿 poslíček
🇸🇰 poslíček
🇨🇳 行李员
🇸🇮 prenašalec prtljage
🇮🇸 burðarmaður
🇰🇿 жүк тасушы
🇬🇪 კარიერი
🇦🇿 baqaj daşıyan
🇲🇽 botones
Word origin
The term 'bellhop' originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It is a combination of the words 'bell' and 'hop,' reflecting the bellhops' traditional role of hopping (quickly moving) in response to the ringing of a bell by a hotel guest. Bellhops have been an integral part of the hospitality industry, providing personalized service to hotel guests for over a century.