Janitor Definition & Meaning

janitor
noun
  1. someone employed to clean and maintain a building

"Janitor" in song lyrics

See how janitor is used in real songs:

  • "Blow cleaning clocks nothing left for the janitor"
    Blackalicious — Paragraph President
  • "And the record label and the janitor"
    Classified — Step It Up
  • "Go somewhere, and be a maintnence man, a janitor"
    Da Band f/ P. Diddy — Bad Boy This, Bad Boy That

Usage tips for "janitor"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "janitor" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for janitor to find words that pair well.

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