doorman

noun

door·man | \ ˈdȯr-ˌman

, -mən\

Definition of doorman

: a usually uniformed attendant at the door of a building (such as a hotel or apartment building)

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Synonyms for doorman

Synonyms

doorkeeper, gatekeeper, janitor, porter [chiefly British]

Examples of doorman in a Sentence

we tipped the hotel doorman for getting us a cab

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Haoui Montaug, a doorman at popular New York clubs like Studio 54 and Palladium, was seen as a fixture in New York nightlife in the '70s and '80s, Meyer said. — Laurel Deppen, The Courier-Journal, "'I saw every single person I ever knew die': Louisville artist honors early AIDS victims," 18 June 2019 One night while sitting alone in her apartment worrying about Con's fidelity, Emer is visited by a little Irish doorman. — Ron Charles, chicagotribune.com, "As a novelist, David Duchovny is no Sean Penn," 3 May 2018 Some of the officers were discussing with a doorman the schedule of mail deliveries to the home. — Dan Frosch, WSJ, "Police Patrol George Soros’s Buildings After Explosive Device Found at His Suburban Home," 23 Oct. 2018 Sanchez, 55, runs a home day care — Mundo de Fantasias — for nine children with the help of her husband, who serves as chef and doorman. — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, "D.C. motions to dismiss lawsuit over its controversial education requirements for child-care workers," 21 June 2018 Meyers shared a photo of the New York Fire Department personnel who arrived and thanked them, as well as the New York Police Department, their midwife, family members and their building's doorman. — Lisa Respers France, CNN, "Seth Meyers' son born in apartment lobby," 10 Apr. 2018 Listing broker William Raveis Real Estate A 1,079-square-foot condo with southern exposure, an open kitchen with granite counters, and a master bedroom with an en suite bath, in a doorman building with a gym. — New York Times, "Homes That Sold for Around $1,500,000," 8 July 2018 Many such dwellings are run like regular apartment buildings, with doormen and residents paying monthly fees. — Peter Prengaman And Sarah Dilorenzo, chicagotribune.com, "Sao Paulo high rise collapses after fire; at least 1 dead," 1 May 2018 Many such dwellings are run like regular apartment buildings, with doormen and residents paying monthly fees. — Washington Post, "‘Occupied’ Sao Paulo high rise collapses amid fire, 1 dead," 1 May 2018

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doorman

noun

English Language Learners Definition of doorman

: a person (especially a man) whose job is to stand next to the main door of a building (such as a hotel or apartment building) and help people by opening the door, calling taxis, etc.

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doorman

noun

door·man | \ ˈdȯr-ˌman

, -mən\

plural doormen\ -ˌmen \