usher
UHSH-uh
Usher (noun) means a person who shows people to their seats, for example at a wedding, cinema, or theatre. Example: “An usher walked us down the aisle to our seats.”
noun
1
A person who shows people to their seats, for example at a wedding, cinema, or theatre.
"An usher walked us down the aisle to our seats."
"He asked the usher for a program."
verb
1
To guide or lead someone somewhere.
"The waiter ushered us to a table by the window."
"New rules ushered in a change to how the tax works."
How to use usher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo show someone where to go, or a person whose job is doing that.
Common pairings
usher in
usher someone to their seat
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Word forms
- Plural
- ushers
- Third person singular
- ushers
- Past tense
- ushered
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Etymology
From Old French ussier/uissier ("doorkeeper"), ultimately from Latin ostium ("door").
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What does “usher” mean?
The word “usher” means a person who shows people to their seats, for example at a wedding, cinema, or theatre. In plain terms, to show someone where to go, or a person whose job is doing that.
How do you pronounce “usher”?
“Usher” is pronounced UHSH-uh ([ˈʌʃ.ɚ] in IPA).
How do you use “usher” in a sentence?
Here is “usher” used in a sentence: “An usher walked us down the aisle to our seats.”
What part of speech is “usher”?
Depending on how it is used, “usher” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “usher” come from?
The word “usher” comes from Latin. From Old French ussier/uissier ("doorkeeper"), ultimately from Latin ostium ("door").
Is “usher” a common word?
“Usher” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “usher” have?
“Usher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who shows people to their seats, for example at a wedding, cinema, or theatre.
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