doorman
/'dɔ:,ki:pə/ Cách viết khác : (doorman) /'dɔ:mən/ (door's_man) /'dɔ:zmən/
Definition
Noun: A person, typically employed by a building such as a hotel, apartment block, or office, whose job is to guard, monitor, and assist people at the main entrance.
Usage
The word "doorman" refers to a specific occupation. It is used to identify a person stationed at an entrance to provide security and services. It is a singular, countable noun.
Examples
- The doorman tipped his hat and opened the door for the guests.
- Please give your package to the doorman in the lobby.
- The hotel doorman helped us find a taxi.
Advanced Usage
- "to work as a doorman": to have the job of a doorman.
- He worked as a doorman at the theater for twenty years.
Variants and Related Words
- Doorkeeper (n): A more formal synonym for doorman, emphasizing the function of guarding an entrance.
- Concierge (n): A hotel employee who assists guests with various services; duties can overlap with those of a doorman, but a concierge typically has a wider range of responsibilities.
- Porter (n): A person employed to carry luggage; sometimes also performs duties at an entrance.
Synonyms
- Gatekeeper
- Doorkeeper
- Entrance attendant
Related Phrases
- Night doorman: Specifies a doorman who works during the night shift.
- The night doorman will receive the delivery.
Noun
-
someone who guards an entrance
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
Từ chứa "doorman"
Từ có nhắc đến "doorman"
