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Definition of bellhop

bellhop

/ˈbɛlˌhɑːp/
bell · hop
Plural:bellhops
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Past Simple:bellhopped
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Past Participle:bellhopped
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Present Participle:bellhopping
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bellhop Lexical Profile

bellhop Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A hotel employee whose duties include carrying guests' luggage, escorting them to their rooms, and running errands.

Example

"The bellhop loaded our heavy suitcases onto a brass cart and led us toward the elevator."

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• verb

1

North American To work as a hotel attendant carrying luggage and running errands for guests.

Example

"He bellhopped at a historic resort during his summer breaks to help pay for college."

• Nearby Words

belle
bellevue
bellflower
bellhop
belligerence
belligerent
belligerently

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in early 20th-century American English as a compound of 'bell' and 'hop', referring to a hotel attendant who quickly springs into action at the ring of a front-desk service bell.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bellhop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bellhop
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