PORTER
/ˈpɔːtə/ Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 9
Definition
- verb carry luggage or supplies.
- noun a person employed to carry luggage and supplies.
- noun someone who guards an entrance.
— synonyms: doorkeeper, doorman, door_guard, hall_porter, gatekeeper, ostiary
- noun United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980).
— synonyms: Katherine_Anne_Porter
- noun United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946).
— synonyms: Cole_Porter, Cole_Albert_Porter
- noun United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910).
— synonyms: William_Sydney_Porter, O._Henry
- noun a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars).
— synonyms: Pullman_porter
- noun a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley.
— synonyms: porter's_beer
Examples
- “By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting.”
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