26984 words

porter

8 definitions • 3 examples
1
a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers' bags at railway stations, airports, hotels etc.:

Examples:

There aren't any porters, so we'll have to find a trolley for the luggage.
2
someone whose job is to take care of a large building where many people live and be present at its entrance in order to help people who live or visit there:

Examples:

The porter opened the door for me and then called a taxi.
3
a person whose job is to help travellers who are spending the night on a train by arranging their bed, taking care of their bags, etc.
4
a type of dark beer:

Examples:

a glass of porter
5
a person whose job is to carry bags at railroad stations and airports
6
A porter is also a person whose job is to clean, esp. in a large building.
7
a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers' bags at railway stations, airports, hotels, etc.
8
a person whose job is to be present at the entrance to a large building, for example a hotel, in order to help visitors

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