noun
doorman
noun
1
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 notesIn 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."