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concierge

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɑnsiˈɛɹʒ// UK //kˌɒnsɪˈeəʒ// concierge Archaic

n. a person in a hotel or apartment building who helps guests or residents. They can book tickets, give directions, or help with travel plans.

n. a staff member in a hotel or multi-unit residence responsible for assisting guests or residents with personal services and arrangements.


SIMPLE

The hotel concierge booked a table for us at the restaurant.

CONTEXTUAL

If you need help finding a local tour guide, the concierge at the front desk is available twenty-four hours a day.

COMPLEX

High-end residential buildings often employ a concierge to manage deliveries, screen visitors, and provide a layer of security and convenience for the tenants.

Origin

Borrowed from French concierge.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in the phrase 'concierge service' to describe personalized, high-touch assistance.

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