Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce valet
VAL-ay for the parking or hotel sense; 'VAL-it' and 'va-LAY' are also used, especially for a personal attendant
US/ˈvæleɪ/
væleɪ
UK/ˈvæleɪ/
væleɪ
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What “valet” means
A man's personal male attendant, responsible for his clothes and appearance.
A hotel employee performing such duties for guests.
In a sentence
- We handed the car keys to the valet outside the restaurant.
- As the duke's valet, he laid out a fresh suit every morning.
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