noun

doorman

Doorman (noun) means an employee stationed at the entrance of a building, especially a hotel or apartment block, who greets visitors, opens the door, and often helps with deliveries or taxis. Example: “The doorman tipped his hat as we walked in.”

noun

An employee stationed at the entrance of a building, especially a hotel or apartment block, who greets visitors, opens the door, and often helps with deliveries or taxis.

"The doorman tipped his hat as we walked in."

How to use doorman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to greet people and manage the entrance of a building.

Word forms

doormen plural

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Etymology

A compound of "door" and "man."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for doorman

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Frequently asked questions

What does “doorman” mean?

The word “doorman” means an employee stationed at the entrance of a building, especially a hotel or apartment block, who greets visitors, opens the door, and often helps with deliveries or taxis. In plain terms, someone whose job is to greet people and manage the entrance of a building.

How do you use “doorman” in a sentence?

Here is “doorman” used in a sentence: “The doorman tipped his hat as we walked in.”

What part of speech is “doorman”?

“Doorman” is a noun.

What is the meaning of doorman?

"doorman" (noun) means an employee stationed at the entrance of a building, especially a hotel or apartment block, who greets visitors, opens the door, and often helps with deliveries or taxis.

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