noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.
2. 2
   a man who guards an entrance wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

doorkeeperbouncerdoorkeeperhall porterjanitorporter

Example

More examples

"I showed my ticket to the doorman and went into the theatre."

Etymology

From door + -man.

Related phrases

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