porter

noun
UK: /ˈpɔːtər/
US: /ˈpɔːrtər/

  1. A person whose job is to carry luggage and other loads, especially at a station, airport, or hotel.

    1. The porter helped us with our bags at the train station.
    2. We tipped the hotel porter for bringing our luggage to our room, as he was very helpful.

  2. A person employed to control access to a building, typically a hotel or block of flats.

    1. The porter checked my ID before letting me into the building.
    2. The apartment building's porter is responsible for maintaining security and assisting residents.

Synonyms

carrier attendant doorman
porter verb

  1. To work as a porter, carrying luggage or other items.

    1. He used to porter at the market when he was younger.
    2. During the summer months, she found work portering for hikers on the mountain trails.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "porter" in English means: A person whose job is to carry luggage and other loads, especially at a station, airport, or hotel., A person employed to control access to a building, typically a hotel or block of flats..

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

Synonyms for "porter": carrier, attendant, doorman.

Example usage of "porter": "The porter helped us with our bags at the train station.". More examples on the page.