concierge — An employee of a hotel whose job is to assist guests by arranging tours, making theater and restaurant reservations, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An employee of a hotel whose job is to assist guests by arranging tours, making theater and restaurant reservations, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːnsiˈɛrʒ/
Example Sentences
- The concierge somehow managed to get me a table at the fully booked restaurant - I suspect he has magical powers!
- Our apartment building's concierge knows everyone's business better than a gossip magazine.
- The luxury hotel's concierge arranged everything from dinner reservations to helicopter tours.
concierge
NOUN[/kɔːnsiˈɛrʒ/]
An employee of a hotel whose job is to assist guests by arranging tours, making theater and restaurant reservations, etc.
The concierge quickly arranged theater tickets, a taxi, and dinner reservations for the guest.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'concierge', which originated in Latin 'conservius' meaning 'fellow slave' or 'keeper'. Initially denoting a custodian of castles or prisons, the term evolved through its application to building managers and residential caretakers before acquiring its modern sense of an attentive personal assistant or hotel service coordinator.
Breakdown
French 'concierge' compounds 'con-' (with, together) and Latin 'servus' (slave, servant), literally meaning 'fellow servant'. The term underwent semantic elevation from custodial roles to hospitality professionals providing comprehensive guest services.
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📝Examples
“The concierge somehow managed to get me a table at the fully booked restaurant - I suspect he has magical powers!”
“Our apartment building's concierge knows everyone's business better than a gossip magazine.”
“The luxury hotel's concierge arranged everything from dinner reservations to helicopter tours.”
“I asked the concierge for directions, and he practically drew me a treasure map of the city.”
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