porternoun
uk/ˈpɔː.tər/us/ˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/porter noun (PERSON)
[ C ] a person whose job is to carry things, especially travellers' bags at railway stations, airports, hotels etc.:
There aren't any porters, so we'll have to find a trolley for the luggage.
UK US doorman [ C ] someone whose job is to take care of a large building where many people live and be present at its entrance in order to help people who live or visit there:
The porter opened the door for me and then called a taxi.
US [ C ] 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: synonyms and related words
Railway workers
- conductor
- engine driver
- engineer
- guard
- motorman
- signalman
- stationmaster
- stoker
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Hotels & hostels
porter noun (DRINK)
[ C or U ] a type of dark beer:
a glass of porter