valet parking

noun

: a service that provides parking of motor vehicles by an attendant

Examples of valet parking in a Sentence

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The conferences happen at venues with valet parking and catered lunches. — David Lee Condrey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 The restaurant validates up to three hours of Loews Hotel’s valet parking. — Ella Gonzales june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 The service Service is warm and attentive without being overbearing, with free valet parking for guests as a posh perk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 Complimentary valet parking is included in the package. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for valet parking

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of valet parking was in 1960

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“Valet parking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valet%20parking. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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