Definition

1. Noun:
   • A porter at a railroad station: A person whose job is to assist passengers, especially with their luggage, at a train station.
   • A member of the British military police: A soldier serving in the corps of military police in the British Army.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The redcap helped the elderly woman carry her heavy suitcase to the train.
  • The soldier was assigned to duties as a redcap, maintaining order within the barracks.

Advanced Usage

• The term "redcap" is often used historically or in specific institutional contexts (railways, British military). In modern general English, more common terms like "porter" or "military police officer" are frequently used instead.

Variants and Related Words

• Porter (n): A person employed to carry luggage and supplies.
• Military Policeman (n): A member of the military police.

Synonyms

• Porter: baggage handler, carrier.
• Military Policeman: MP, provost (in specific contexts).

Related Phrases

• To work as a redcap: To have the job of a railway porter or a British military policeman.
  • His grandfather used to work as a redcap at King's Cross station.

Noun

1. a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at a railroad station
2. a member of the military police in Britain