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doorman
noun door·man \-ˌman, -mən\
: a person (especially a man) whose job is to stand next to the main door of a building (such as a hotel or apartment building) and help people by opening the door, calling taxis, etc.
Full Definition of DOORMAN
: a usually uniformed attendant at the door of a building (as a hotel or apartment building)
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First Known Use of DOORMAN
circa 1897
Related to DOORMAN
- Synonyms
- doorkeeper, gatekeeper, janitor, porter [chiefly British]
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DOORMAN Defined for Kids
doorman
noun door·man \ˈdȯr-ˌman, -mən\
plural door·men \-ˌmen\
Definition of DOORMAN for Kids
: a person whose job is to help people at the door of a building
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