Synonyms of porter

porter

noun

ˈpȯr-tər 

chiefly British

as in janitor

a person who tends a door

he generously tipped the porter for hailing a taxi

Synonyms & Similar Words

• janitor
• doorman
• gatekeeper
• doorkeeper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of porter

On the plus side, the maintenance fees feel surprisingly reasonable for the neighborhood — $1,043 a month — which get you a storage unit, gym, playroom, and roof deck, along with a super, a porter, and a part-time doorman. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026

Pick your brew from over 50 kegs of diverse brews like porters, stouts, sours, and more. — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026

Well that was a shitty situation 🙂‍↕️ Authorities were called to an area in Kansas City, Missouri because the heard knocking and screaming inside a porter potty. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

There are so many people here, from chefs to line cooks to hosts, porters, and servers, working to make excellent food and special experiences that give us all a break from reality for a while. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026