bellman

noun

bell·​man ˈbel-mən How to pronounce bellman (audio)
1
: a man (such as a town crier) who rings a bell
2

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The worker said a security guard ordered him and a bellman to help hold Mitchell down, Crump said. CBS News, 11 July 2024 In the clip, a bellman pushed a luggage cart, with a plush Mickey Mouse seen going along for the ride. Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 The recent Hyatt vote covers housekeepers, cooks, servers, bartenders, bellmen, and more at the Greenwich Hyatt, according to the union. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2024 With 97% in favor, the vote included more than 200 Baltimore housekeepers, front desk agents, cooks, dishwashers, servers, bartenders, bellmen and others at the Hilton, according to a union news release Monday. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bellman 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bellman was in the 14th century

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“Bellman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bellman. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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