: a usually uniformed attendant at the door of a building (such as a hotel or apartment building)
Synonyms of doorman
Examples of doorman in a Sentence
we tipped the hotel doorman for getting us a cab
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The last doorman strike in New York was in the spring of 1991.
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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
But in advance of the possible doorman and porters strike scheduled to start Monday at midnight, folks all over town are reviewing building-management contingency plans warning of everything from extra chores to bans on moves.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
Residents of Olympic Tower also benefit from a suite of building amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, valet service, and a fitness center.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Although the concierge is adept at making recommendations, don't be shy about hitting up the affable doormen for tips, as well.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
But in advance of the possible doorman and porters strike scheduled to start Monday at midnight, folks all over town are reviewing building-management contingency plans warning of everything from extra chores to bans on moves.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
Residents of Olympic Tower also benefit from a suite of building amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, valet service, and a fitness center.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Although the concierge is adept at making recommendations, don't be shy about hitting up the affable doormen for tips, as well.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for doorman
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“Doorman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorman. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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doorman
noun
door·man
-ˌman 
-mən
: a person who tends a door (as of a hotel) and assists people (as by calling taxis)
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