valet
UK: ˈvæleɪ | US: væˈleɪ
n. a personal attendant or servant, especially one who takes care of clothing or parking cars
n. (historical) a gentleman’s male servant
vt. to serve as a valet; to clean or park (a car) professionally
The word "valet" traces back to Old French valet, meaning "young nobleman" or "servant," derived from Latin vassallus (vassal) and ultimately valere ("to be strong/worthy"). Over time, it shifted from denoting a young noble to a servant, reflecting societal changes in feudal hierarchies. The modern sense of a personal attendant or parking attendant emerged in the 16th–20th centuries.
The hotel valet parked my car efficiently.
He worked as a valet for a wealthy businessman.
She handed her coat to the valet at the theater entrance.
The restaurant offers valet service for guests.
In historical dramas, valets often appear as loyal companions to aristocrats.