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concierge

noun, adjective·Academic

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UK/ˌkɒnsiˈeəʒ/
US/ˌkɑːnsiˈerʒ/

Meanings

  1. nouncountable

    A hotel employee who helps guests with bookings, tickets, directions and other requests.

    Grammar: A countable noun: ask the concierge; two concierges.

    Patterns

    • ask the concierge
    • a hotel concierge

    The concierge booked us a table at a popular restaurant.

    Ask the concierge about tickets for the show.

    The concierge gave me a map with the best walking routes.

  2. nouncountable

    A person in an apartment building who deals with visitors, deliveries and small problems for the residents.

    Grammar: In some countries the word means a caretaker who lives in the building.

    Patterns

    • the building concierge

    The concierge signed for my parcel.

    Our building has a concierge on duty day and night.

    The concierge called a repairman for the broken elevator.

  3. adjectivebefore a nounbusiness

    Offering a personalized, high-end service that handles requests for each customer.

    Grammar: Used before a noun: concierge medicine, concierge service.

    Patterns

    • concierge service

    She pays extra for a concierge doctor who visits her home.

    The bank has a concierge service for wealthy clients.

    Concierge travel planning saves hours of research.

Word forms

pluralconcierges

Common combinations

hotel concierge
The hotel concierge arranged a car to the airport.
concierge desk
Leave your bags at the concierge desk.
concierge service
The credit card includes a concierge service.
call the concierge
Call the concierge if you need an extra pillow.
concierge level
Concierge level rooms have a private lounge.

Synonyms and how they differ

receptionist
A receptionist checks guests in and answers phones, while a concierge handles special requests and local advice.
porter
A porter carries luggage, whereas a concierge arranges services.
doorman
A doorman stands at the entrance and opens doors, which is narrower than a concierge.
caretaker
A caretaker looks after a building's upkeep, while a concierge deals mostly with people.

Word family

concierge medicine noun
a private medical service with extra access
conciergerie noun
the French word for a concierge's lodge
conserve verb
not related by meaning, only similar in sound

Commonly confused: concierge or consigliere? concierge or receptionist?

concierge vs consigliere

A consigliere is an adviser in an organized crime family, not a hotel employee.

concierge vs receptionist

A receptionist deals with the front desk, whereas a concierge is a helper for special arrangements.

Practice

We asked the ___ to recommend a restaurant and book a table for us.

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