Definition

A person, usually a man, who assists guests in a hotel by carrying their luggage and providing other services, or a town crier who announces news by ringing a bell.

Example

The bellman greeted us at the entrance of the hotel and helped with our bags.

Conversation

Did you see that bellman at the hotel yesterday?

Yeah, he was really helpful with our bags!

I wonder if being a bellman is a fun job.

It might be! Meeting all those different people could be interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bellman → The word 'bellman' is formed from 'bell' (from Old English 'belle', meaning a ringing instrument) and 'man' (from Old English 'mann', meaning a person). A bellman is a person associated with a bell, often one who rings it or announces something.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'ringing instrument' ('bell') and a 'person' ('man') — a bellman is someone who rings a bell or is associated with it.

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