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单词 doorman
释义

doorman

noun

door·​man ˈdȯr-ˌman How to pronounce doorman (audio)
-mən
: a usually uniformed attendant at the door of a building (such as a hotel or apartment building)

Synonyms

  • doorkeeper
  • gatekeeper
  • janitor
  • porter [chiefly British]
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

we tipped the hotel doorman for getting us a cab
Recent Examples on the Web Think a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a live-in resident manager, an underground parking space with valet support, a 71-foot indoor pool, a fitness center with a Turkish steam bath and a lush interior courtyard. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2022 With its rococo details of life in a New York doorman-building overlaying careful and meticulous construction, the Hulu whodunit comedy is as strong as ever in its second outing. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 June 2022 The few people who are named here are primarily the dead, or caregivers, and those in service: the beloved doorman is Ray. Elissa Altman, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 The unit is located at 508 West 24th, a ten-story condominium building with a full-time doorman, great security system, fitness room, storage, bike room, and common courtyard with gas grills. Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Access to the bar will be available through the restaurant during operating hours, otherwise patrons will go to a side door, where a doorman will ask for the password. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2022 The doorman is being asked to be in two places at once, an impossible task, and one that creates a safety hazard when the lobby is left unattended. New York Times, 4 Dec. 2021 The West Village building also includes a high-end fitness center, a full-time doorman and concierge, as well as dining service available from Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Perry St restaurant downstairs. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2022 In terms of amenities, the full-service condo comes complete with a high-tech fitness center, a 24-hour doorman and a concierge. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1897, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

doorman

noun

door·​man ˈdȯr-ˌman How to pronounce doorman (audio)
-mən
plural doormen
-ˌmen
: a person whose job is to help people at the door of a building

doorman

noun

as in janitor
a person who tends a door we tipped the hotel doorman for getting us a cab

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • janitor
  • porter
  • doorkeeper
  • gatekeeper
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