doorkeeper

noun
UK: /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/
US: /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/

  1. A person whose job is to stand at the door of a building and control who goes in and out.

    1. The doorkeeper smiled as I entered.
    2. The doorkeeper checked IDs carefully to ensure building security late at night.

  2. Someone who guards an entrance or monitors access to a place.

    1. He works as a doorkeeper at the club.
    2. The doorkeeper prevented unauthorized individuals from entering the restricted area.

Synonyms

gatekeeper porter guard attendant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "doorkeeper" in English means: A person whose job is to stand at the door of a building and control who goes in and out., Someone who guards an entrance or monitors access to a place..

The phonetic transcription of "doorkeeper" is /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/ in British English and /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "doorkeeper": gatekeeper, porter, guard, attendant.

Example usage of "doorkeeper": "The doorkeeper smiled as I entered.". More examples on the page.