Synonyms of porter

porter

noun

ˈpȯr-tər 

chiefly British

as in janitor

a person who tends a door

he generously tipped the porter for hailing a taxi

Synonyms & Similar Words

• janitor
• doorman
• gatekeeper
• doorkeeper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of porter

Throughout the tour, Candamil draws on his memories growing up in the market, first watching his father and then working there in his youth as a carretillero, a cargo porter who steers upright wooden carts with produce through its narrow aisles. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Browns Brown ales and porters, while not as dark as black stouts, are strikingly dark compared with almost every other style. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Innkeepers may be pressed into service, or drivers, porters, errand boys or grooms. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

On the plus side, the maintenance fees feel surprisingly reasonable for the neighborhood — $1,043 a month — which get you a storage unit, gym, playroom, and roof deck, along with a super, a porter, and a part-time doorman. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026