as in janitor
a person who tends a door
we tipped the hotel doorman for getting us a cab
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Recent Examples of doorman
The supporting cast includes three Deadwood alums: Kim Dickens as the cop assigned to the murder, Michael Harney as Chloe’s loyal doorman, and Keone Young as a private investigator.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The building is full service with a 24-hour doorman, a huge roof terrace, an elegant old-fashioned lobby, basement storage (there is a wait list), and a monthly maintenance of $2,302.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 17 June 2025
The new owner will also have access to butler, concierge, doorman, and private dining services, as well as a 12,000-square-foot amenity level on the building’s fourth floor that includes a pool, spa, steam room, sauna, exercise room, golf simulator, library, conference room, and wine vault.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Befitting the 21st century, the central character is not a beleaguered Master of the Universe but a doorman named Chicky Diaz working at an exclusive Central Park West building called the Bohemia, a storied fortress not unlike the Dakota, the Beresford, or the San Remo.
—Lisa Henricksson, Air Mail, 31 May 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
The building is full service with a 24-hour doorman, a huge roof terrace, an elegant old-fashioned lobby, basement storage (there is a wait list), and a monthly maintenance of $2,302.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 17 June 2025
The new owner will also have access to butler, concierge, doorman, and private dining services, as well as a 12,000-square-foot amenity level on the building’s fourth floor that includes a pool, spa, steam room, sauna, exercise room, golf simulator, library, conference room, and wine vault.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Befitting the 21st century, the central character is not a beleaguered Master of the Universe but a doorman named Chicky Diaz working at an exclusive Central Park West building called the Bohemia, a storied fortress not unlike the Dakota, the Beresford, or the San Remo.
—Lisa Henricksson, Air Mail, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doorman
Noun
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Like Wim Wenders’ poignant study of a middle-aged janitor’s routines in Tokyo, The Scout could find success in arthouse theaters and on the festival circuit.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Indeed, some female swimmers chose to undress in the janitor’s closet to avoid disrobing in front of Thomas and seeing his intact male genitalia.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Home to eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, a dense network of trails, and an unrivaled trekking infrastructure of lodges, guides, and porters, Nepal is perhaps the world’s ultimate hiking destination.—
Bradley Mayhew,
Outside Online,
2 July 2025
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Players start out making these deliveries on foot — inspired by the real-life traditional Japanese porters known as Bokka.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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“Doorman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doorman. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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