vælɛt

Definitions

1. noun

A person employed to attend to the personal needs of a household or hotel resident, especially in serving and attending to clothing and luggage.

“The hotel’s valet helped me carry my bags to the room.”

2. noun

A person who is in a position of high social standing or rank, especially in the 18th century.

“As a duke, he held the position of a high-ranking valet.”

3. verb

To serve or attend to (someone or something) in a manner typical of a valet.

“The butler would often valet for the guests during their stay.”