Synonyms for bellhop


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bel-hop
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɛlˌhɒp


Définition of bellhop

Origin :
  • also bell-hop, by 1906, American English, shortening of slang bellhopper (1899), from bell (n.) + hop (v.). The notion is one who "hops" into action when the bell is rung.
  • noun porter
Example sentences :
  • Then the bellhop escorted me to 1224 and left me for the night.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • I saw her register, I went with her and the bellhop to her room, Number 913, and saw her installed.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • While here I was to telephone once or twice, also to call a bellhop and see him.
  • Extract from : « The Luminous Face » by Carolyn Wells
  • Thus girded, she consulted with her bellhop some more and laid out an itinerary.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • The bellhop waved at them and they cawed at her and flew off.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • Did any one here see Mr Pollard in his room, the detective asked in desperation, and to his surprise a bellhop piped out, I did.
  • Extract from : « The Luminous Face » by Carolyn Wells
  • A young man who doubled as bellhop and elevator operator took Candron up to the third floor.
  • Extract from : « What The Left Hand Was Doing » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • She stared gape-jawed at this until the bellhop gently tugged at her elbow, giving her a dazzling smile.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • The bellhop gave us a knowing leer as we registered separately, but I was content to let him think what he wanted.
  • Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith
  • Now, I guess you could get a job as bellhop all right, though I dont know whether Joes strong enough to work yet.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts in Glacier Park » by Walter Prichard Eaton

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