bellhop

/ˈbelhɒp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbelhɑːp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbel-ˌhäp/ (ame, mw)

bellhop — noun

  • bellhopsingular
  • bellhopsplural

1. someone who works at a hotel and helps guests by taking luggage, opening doors,

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who works at a hotel and helps guests by taking luggage, opening doors, and doing small service jobs

例句

The bellhop carried João's suitcase up to the tenth-floor room.

bellhop + carry luggage to a guest room

At the hotel entrance, the bellhop opened the taxi door for Emily.

typical duty: open a door for arriving guests

同義詞
  • porter

    More common in British English and also used in stations or airports.

  • doorman

    Focuses on greeting people at the door, not carrying their luggage.

  • concierge

    Usually handles guest requests and information rather than bags.

用法筆記

Mainly American English and usually used for hotel staff who help guests near the entrance or lift. In British English, porter is more common for this job.

常見錯誤

❌The bellhop checked us in and gave us the room key.
✅The receptionist checked us in and gave us the room key.
💡A bellhop helps with luggage and arrival service, but front-desk check-in is usually done by a receptionist or clerk.