bellboy

[ bel-boi ]

/ ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ /

a bellhop.

Origin of bellboy

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; bell¹ + boy

A few moments later he is paged by a bellboy and a note is given him.

The Vice Bondage of a Great City or the Wickedest City in the World |Robert O. Harland
I know, said Winona, I have what Billy gave me, that the bellboy made.

Winona of the Camp Fire |Margaret Widdemer
The bellboy handed him an envelope and then went away quickly.

Jokes For All Occasions |Anonymous
Carl was lounging around the office when the bellboy carried the pitcher upstairs.

Motor Matt's Triumph, or, Three Speeds Forward |Stanley R. Matthews

At the bellboy's tap, the door swung open and the liveried servant thrust a cardtray before the Angel.

Freckles |Gene Stratton-Porter

bellboy

/ (ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ) /

a man or boy employed in a hotel, club, etc, to carry luggage and answer calls for service; page; porter Also called (US and Canadian): bellhop