doorman

noun

door·​man ˈdȯr-ˌman How to pronounce doorman (audio)
-mən
: a usually uniformed attendant at the door of a building (such as a hotel or apartment building)

Examples of doorman in a Sentence

we tipped the hotel doorman for getting us a cab
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Tatum lives in that neighborhood — top floor, doorman, skyline view. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025 The man is Eugene Molina (Del Zamora), a former doorman. Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 The unit comes with a $1,819 monthly maintenance fee, which allows access to services and amenities like a 24-hour doorman and concierge, gym, landscaped rooftop deck, children’s playroom, conference area, garage parking, and a private storage unit. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025 Rounding it all out is access to a 24-hour doorman and concierge courtesy of a $5,119 monthly maintenance charge. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doorman

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of doorman was circa 1897

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“Doorman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorman. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

doorman

noun
door·​man -ˌman How to pronounce doorman (audio)
-mən
: a person who tends a door (as of a hotel) and assists people (as by calling taxis)

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