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
Nowhere is this more apparent than one of the first kisses shared between Patrick (Jonathan Groff), a privileged white video game designer, and Richie (Raúl Castillo), the Mexican club doorman hopelessly in love with him.
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James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
He’s even backed up his theory with evidence from the doorman at Miles’s building.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
The $3,211 per month maintenance fees cover a part-time doorman and a fitness studio, while the location provides easy access to Madison Square Park plus all the shopping and dining that dots the area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Its ceilings are gilded in 24-karat gold and the doormen wear white top hats.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
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James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
He’s even backed up his theory with evidence from the doorman at Miles’s building.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
The $3,211 per month maintenance fees cover a part-time doorman and a fitness studio, while the location provides easy access to Madison Square Park plus all the shopping and dining that dots the area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Its ceilings are gilded in 24-karat gold and the doormen wear white top hats.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorman
Noun
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In Season 1, Gillory was a janitor at the LAPD but become a full-time consultant after solving a murder case and impressing everyone with her IQ of 160.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Low-wage service workers, including cleaners, janitors, security guards, cafeteria workers and other staffers who keep buildings operating, are often out of luck.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Picardo was most recently president and CEO of Holt Renfrew, and has previously held management roles at retailers and brands including Lane Crawford, Burberry, Net-a-porter and Alexander McQueen.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The shelters were once primarily used for summer hiking trips, when porters stocked them with food, drinks, and supplies.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Doorman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorman. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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