plural porters
Definition of porter
(Entry 1 of 3)
chiefly British
: a person stationed at a door or gate to admit or assist those entering
porter
noun (2)
plural porters
Definition of porter (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a person who carries burdens
especially
: one employed to carry baggage for patrons at a hotel or transportation terminal
2
: a parlor-car or sleeping-car attendant who waits on passengers and makes up berths
4
: a person who does routine cleaning (as in a hospital or office)
porter
verb
portered; portering; porters
Definition of porter (Entry 3 of 3)
: to transport or carry as or as if by a porter
: to act as a porter
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