valet

word

/væˈɫeɪ/
va-LAY
/vˈæleɪ/
VA-lay

Definition

A valet is a person who parks cars for guests, especially at hotels or restaurants, or someone who takes care of another person's clothes and personal needs.

Usage & Nuances

In the US, 'valet' commonly refers to someone who parks cars ('valet parking'); in the UK, it may also mean a personal servant. Pronounced 'val-AY' in American English, 'VAL-it' in British. In hotels, a 'valet service' might be laundry.

Example Sentences

You can ask the valet to get your keys.

basic

He works as a valet at a fancy restaurant.

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Just hand your keys to the valet when you arrive.

natural

The hotel’s valet service includes laundry and dry cleaning.

natural

The hotel valet parked my car for me.

basic

He hired a personal valet to help him get dressed every morning.

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