Porter Definition & Meaning

porter
noun
  1. a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
  2. someone who guards an entrance
  3. United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)
  4. United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)
  5. United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)
  6. a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)
  7. a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
verb
  1. carry luggage or supplies; "They portered the food up Mount Kilimanjaro for the tourists"

Synonyms for porter

doorkeeper noun

an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber the lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the

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doorman noun

someone who guards an entrance

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gatekeeper noun

someone who controls access to something

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redcap noun

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

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"Porter" in song lyrics

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  • "impregnate the rich daughter of Rich Porter"
    Ali Vegas — Theme of New York
  • "I'll send a lil back like the brother of rich porter"
    Cassidy f/ The Game, Swizz Beatz — Aim for the Head
  • "My new world order buckshot like terry porter"
    C-Rayz Walz — Degrees

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Frequently asked questions

What does porter mean?
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies someone who guards an entrance United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980) United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946) United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910) a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars) a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley carry luggage or supplies
What part of speech is porter?
Porter is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does porter have?
Porter has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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