CEFR A2

doorman

noun

Meaning

A person, usually in uniform, employed by a hotel, apartment building, or theater to open doors, carry luggage, and greet visitors.

Examples

The doorman helped us with our heavy suitcases.
He tipped the doorman generously for his assistance.

Synonyms: porter, usher, gatekeeper, attendant

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doorman (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːrmən/

Definition

A person, usually in uniform, employed by a hotel, apartment building, or theater to open doors, carry luggage, and greet visitors.

Examples

The doorman helped us with our heavy suitcases.
He tipped the doorman generously for his assistance.
The doorman announced each guest as they arrived at the party.

How to Use doorman

doorman at (prepositional phrase): Indicates the location where the doorman works. — "She used to work as a doorman at the Grand Hotel."
the doorman opens (collocation): Describes the action of the doorman opening something, usually a door. — "The doorman opens the main entrance for arriving guests."

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