Word
concierge
US/ˌkɑnsiˈɛɹʒ/
UK/kˌɒnsɪˈeəʒ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The hotel concierge booked a table for us at the restaurant.”
“If you need help finding a local tour guide, the concierge at the front desk is available twenty-four hours a day.”
“High-end residential buildings often employ a concierge to manage deliveries, screen visitors, and provide a layer of security and convenience for the tenants.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier in the phrase 'concierge service' to describe personalized, high-touch assistance.
Etymology
Borrowed from French concierge.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/concierge