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
Insider tip Become friendly with the doormen and bellhops, who make your stay wonderful from the second your car pulls up and are reminiscent of old New York.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
This two-bedroom, two-bath unit with 1,100 square feet was in an 84-unit doorman building from 1954 that offered few common amenities.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The building has a 5,000-square-foot private garden, laundry, roof terrace, 24-hour doorman, concierge, and bike storage.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 11 May 2026
Ring Video Doorbell Deal The Ring Battery Doorbell is the most affordable doorman for your front porch.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
This two-bedroom, two-bath unit with 1,100 square feet was in an 84-unit doorman building from 1954 that offered few common amenities.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 14 May 2026
The building has a 5,000-square-foot private garden, laundry, roof terrace, 24-hour doorman, concierge, and bike storage.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 11 May 2026
Ring Video Doorbell Deal The Ring Battery Doorbell is the most affordable doorman for your front porch.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorman
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In 1952, the Sherskys closed Three Feathers and Q was left roaming Knoxville, selling to schoolteachers, promoters, and even janitors.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Software developers, accountants, and management consultants sit at the top of both rankings; electricians, janitors, and construction laborers sit at the bottom.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Net-a-porter, Mytheresa and other high-end retailers have become masters at hosting these ultra-exclusive, life-enhancing events.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Avoid anything overly hoppy like IPAs or dark, robust beers like stouts and porters.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
7 May 2026
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“Doorman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorman. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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