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porter
porter /ˈpɔː.tər/ aep /ˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/ noun [C]
1 F0 a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers' bags at railway stations, airports, etc.: » There aren't any porters, so we'll have to find a trolley for the luggage.Thesaurus+: ↑Railway workers2 F0 UK (US doorman) someone whose job is to take care of a building and be present at its entrance in order to help visitors: » The hotel porter opened the door for me and then called a taxi.Thesaurus+: ↑Hotels and hostels3 F0 US 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. Thesaurus+: ↑Railway workers |