valet — a male servant who takes care of a man's clothes and appearance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a male servant who takes care of a man's clothes and appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvælɪt/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's valet knew exactly how he liked his tie knotted and his coffee prepared.
- My friend thinks he needs a valet, but he can't even afford to valet his own car at the mall.
- The valet service at this hotel is so good, they probably iron your underwear too.
valet
NOUN[/ˈvælɪt/]
a male servant who takes care of a man's clothes and appearance
Personal servant caring for master's appearance
The valet arranges clothes like ballet on a pallet
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'varlet', which originally meant 'young man' or 'servant'. Over time, it specialized to denote a personal attendant or valet in the service of nobility.
Breakdown
varlet (young man, servant) → valet (personal attendant). The modern form reflects the phonetic evolution and semantic narrowing from a general servant to a gentleman's personal valet.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The billionaire's valet knew exactly how he liked his tie knotted and his coffee prepared.”
“My friend thinks he needs a valet, but he can't even afford to valet his own car at the mall.”
“The valet service at this hotel is so good, they probably iron your underwear too.”
“She decided to valet her own car rather than trust the inexperienced parking attendant.”
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