valet parking

noun

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

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Residents have access to concierge services, valet parking, a spa, a cinema, and landscaped gardens with a 98-foot swimming pool. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026 Guests will also find a billiard room, bar, and valet parking. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In June, Winn told board members that some staff members were using valet parking, exceeding meals per diem and staying in hotels that cost $900 per night. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 South Coast Plaza is donating a $2,500 gift card, valet parking for a year, and an annual pass to its ACCESS Suite. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 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 29 Oct. 2026.

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