usher

noun
UK: /ˈʌʃər/
US: /ˈʌʃər/

  1. A person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church.

    1. The usher showed us to our seats.
    2. The head usher made sure everyone found a place before the show started.

  2. An official who helps maintain order in a court or at a formal event.

    1. The usher asked the audience to be quiet.
    2. The court usher announced the judge's arrival with a loud voice.

  3. One of the bridegroom's attendants at a wedding.

    1. My brother was an usher at the wedding.
    2. The ushers helped guests find their places before the bride walked down the aisle.

Synonyms

lead attendant guide conduct doorkeeper
usher transitive-verb

  1. To show someone to their seat.

    1. He will usher you to your table.
    2. The hostess will usher guests into the banquet hall promptly.

  2. To guide or direct the movement of someone or something.

    1. The agreement could usher in a new era.
    2. This decision may usher a period of change in the company's strategy.
usher intransitive-verb

  1. To introduce or lead the way.

    1. Let's usher everyone in.
    2. The latest innovations will usher us into the modern age together.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "usher" in English means: A person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church., An official who helps maintain order in a court or at a formal event., One of the bridegroom's attendants at a wedding..

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

Synonyms for "usher": lead, attendant, guide, conduct, doorkeeper.

Example usage of "usher": "The usher showed us to our seats.". More examples on the page.