noun
- plural of bellman; hotel employees who carry luggage and assist guests
- plural of bellman; town criers who rang bells to make public announcements
Usage: historical
Examples
- The bellmen quickly gathered the guests’ luggage from the taxi.
- Two bellmen escorted the VIP to the penthouse suite.
- The hotel’s bellmen are known for their excellent service.
- In medieval times, bellmen would announce important news in the town square.
- The bellmen rang their bells to call citizens to hear the royal proclamation.
- Modern hotels employ several bellmen during peak season.