: a usually multilingual hotel staff member who handles luggage and mail, makes reservations, and arranges tours
In any great European hotel, the most important figure with whom the clients deal directly is usually the concierge … Leon Harris
—sometimes used before another noun
the hotel's concierge desk/services
b
: a person or service that provides assistance with personal business (such as making travel arrangements, scheduling appointments, or running errands)
That's why she plunks down $150 per month of her hard-earned cash for a personal concierge: To "buy back" her time and free herself from the relentless errands that sap her off-work hours. Michelle Mahoney
Medical care is left to professionals. Instead, concierges help out around the house, get their client to appointments, join them for recreation and run small errands. Liz Moyer
As we increasingly find ourselves feeling time poor, with not enough hours in the day to get everything done, virtual concierges are popping up to help with everything from gift shopping to finding a new outfit for a holiday party. Caitlin Agnew
—often used before another noun
concierge shopping/bankingFor $250-per-year, members would gain entry to exclusive celebrity events, a concierge service to score hard-to-get concert tickets and restaurant reservations, and access to a swanky, shared hangout pad. Kim Bhasin and Polly Mosendz
2
: a resident in an apartment building especially in France who serves as doorkeeper, landlord's representative, and janitor
: of, relating to, or being a health-care practice (as of primary care physicians) in which patients pay a membership fee for enhanced access and services
Proponents of concierge medicine insist that more time with each patient allows them to provide holistic care that can prevent diseases such as diabetes … Devin Leonard
There has also been growth in so-called concierge practices that offer in-home care as a luxury service. Steven H. Landers
concierge doctors
concierge care
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Ghost offers an official guide for migrating and even a free concierge service that will handle the migration for you.WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 All guests will enjoy Waldorf’s trademark personal concierge service that can arrange bespoke experiences throughout your stay. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 Nawal Alkhedairy, who runs a private concierge service and used to work with Dua Lipa (a friend of Olive’s and a guest at the ceremony), was enlisted to help with wedding preparations. Alice Cary, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2022 Find an outfitter through Polaris Adventures or check with your hotel concierge for a nearby rental company. Christina Liao, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Residents can book their transfers through the building’s concierge. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2022 The service also provides some of the same concierge support as the others. Seth Joseph, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Holywood Private Clinic is your concierge doctor away from home. Adena Halpern, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2022 Complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services are available, as well as onsite dining in its gastro pub, Belly of the Bison — a favorite foodie spot for Yukoners. Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, from Old French, probably from Vulgar Latin *conservius, alteration of Latin conservus fellow slave, from com- + servus slave