valet

Meanings

• noun

  A person who looks after the clothes, shoes, or other small belongings of guests at a hotel or similar establishment.

  - "The valet parked the car for the guest."
  - "The valet took care of the guest's clothes."

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Synonyms

butler , gentleman's gentleman

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with valet
mallet , ballet , valeet

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Variants

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valet , valets , valeted , valeting , valet de chambre , valets de chambre , valet parking , valet service

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'valet de chambre' meaning 'chamber servant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'valet' is derived from the Old French word 'valet de chambre', which literally means 'chamber servant'.

2. Valets typically wear a uniform consisting of a red jacket, white shirt, and black trousers, along with a name tag and a hat.

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Related Concepts

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1. concierge: Both valet and concierge are jobs related to providing services to guests in a hotel or similar establishment, but a concierge typically handles more administrative tasks and has a broader range of responsibilities.

2. butler: A butler is a higher-ranking servant in a household, responsible for overseeing the work of other staff members and managing formal events. A valet, on the other hand, primarily focuses on taking care of guests' personal belongings.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'valet' has been used to refer to a loyal and trustworthy servant or attendant. In art, there are several paintings depicting valets at work in various settings.

How to Memorize "valet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a formal uniform, standing next to a rack of suits and shoes, helping guests with their belongings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'valet' with the idea of someone providing personal services and taking care of belongings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym V-A-L-E-T to remember 'Valet' stands for 'Very Attentive, Loyal, Efficient, Trustworthy'.

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