as in janitor
a person who tends a door
we tipped the hotel doorman for getting us a cab
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The doorman wears an elaborate uniform like a doorman in an old-fashioned Viennese film—part of the hotel’s conceit.
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Annie Proulx, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
One was $30,000 to a doorman at Trump Tower who was trying to sell a story about Trump having an illegitimate child.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
As the doorman opens the cab door and Arwen puts one foot on the sidewalk the driver suddenly accelerates and pulls out into traffic, pitching Arwen and his bag into the doorman’s arms.
—Annie Proulx, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
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In a recurring role, Harney will portray Doorman Arty, a queens born, loyal doorman to Chloe’s building.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2024
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Annie Proulx, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
One was $30,000 to a doorman at Trump Tower who was trying to sell a story about Trump having an illegitimate child.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
As the doorman opens the cab door and Arwen puts one foot on the sidewalk the driver suddenly accelerates and pulls out into traffic, pitching Arwen and his bag into the doorman’s arms.
—Annie Proulx, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Related Stories George Lopez Inks Deal For New Stand-Up Special With Prime Video
'Thursday Night Football' On Prime Video Rolling Out New Ad & Streaming Enhancements As Third Season Kicks Off
In a recurring role, Harney will portray Doorman Arty, a queens born, loyal doorman to Chloe’s building.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Doorman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorman. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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