as in janitor
a person who tends a door
we tipped the hotel doorman for getting us a cab
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Recent Examples of doorman
Who murdered Lester, the Arconia’s beloved doorman?
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Season five, debuting this week, settles right into its usual rhythms, opening in the aftermath of last year’s finale and the surprise death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s genial doorman since season one.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Plana stars as George, the Arconia doorman who trained Lester (Teddy Coluca) 20 years prior, in a flashback episode that fleshed out the character’s origin story.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Lester the Doorman Lester, the beloved long-term doorman at the Arconia, seems to know everyone's business and tea but keeps it to himself.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Season five, debuting this week, settles right into its usual rhythms, opening in the aftermath of last year’s finale and the surprise death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s genial doorman since season one.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
Plana stars as George, the Arconia doorman who trained Lester (Teddy Coluca) 20 years prior, in a flashback episode that fleshed out the character’s origin story.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Lester the Doorman Lester, the beloved long-term doorman at the Arconia, seems to know everyone's business and tea but keeps it to himself.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorman
Noun
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The janitor’s closet at the back of The Barbershop.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Teamsters union includes cooks and other food service workers, as well as groundskeepers, janitors, parking attendants, maintenance workers, mechanics and more.—
Emma McNamee,
Twin Cities,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The truffle-mushroom bruschetta ($16) is a popular choice, as are the sliders with porter-beer brisket ($11).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Starting with 11 pieces, all in her textile of choice, the Rùadh wardrobe now includes handwoven knits and sturdy leather outerwear, which will be stocked at premium retailers like Bergdorf Goodman and Net-a-porter come fall.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Doorman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorman. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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