1. plural of callboy; a person, typically a young man or boy, employed in a theater to summon actors when they are needed on stage
Usage: theater/drama; chiefly British
2. plural of callboy; a bellhop or porter in a hotel who summons guests or runs errands
Usage: dated; chiefly North American

Examples

• The callboys at the opera house were responsible for notifying performers five minutes before their entrance.
• During the dress rehearsal, the callboys made sure every actor knew their cue.
• In the old hotel, callboys would deliver messages and packages to guests' rooms.
• The theater hired several callboys to manage the complex schedule of entrances and exits.
• Backstage, the callboys coordinated with the stage manager to keep the show running smoothly.