doorman

noun
UK: /ˈdɔːrmən/
US: /ˈdɔːrmən/

  1. A person whose job is to stand at the door of a hotel or other building and help people go in and out.

    1. The doorman opened the door for me.
    2. The hotel's doorman greeted the guests with a friendly smile and a warm welcome as they arrived.

Synonyms

porter attendant

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "doorman": porter, attendant.

Example usage of "doorman": "The doorman opened the door for me.". More examples on the page.