Meaning Of The Word Porter

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porter
countable noun: A porter is a person whose job is to be in charge of the entrance of a building such as a hotel.

Porter in American English
Cole (koʊl ) 1891-1964; U.S. composer of popular songs
noun: a male given name

porter in American English 1
a doorkeeper or gatekeeper
noun: a person hired to carry burdens or baggage, as at a railroad station or a hotel

porter in American English 2
a person who carries luggage, etc. for hire or as an attendant at a railroad station, hotel, etc.
noun: a person who has charge of a door or gate; doorkeeper

porter in American English 3
noun: a heavy, dark-brown ale made with malt browned by drying at a high temperature

Porter in British English
noun: Cole. 1893–1964, US composer and lyricist of musical comedies. His most popular songs include Night and Day and Let's do It

porter in British English 1
noun: a person employed to carry luggage, parcels, supplies, etc, esp at a railway station or hotel

porter in British English 2
noun: a person in charge of a gate or door; doorman or gatekeeper

porter in British English 3
noun: a dark sweet ale brewed from black malt

porter in Hospitality
noun: A porter is a person whose job is to carry things, for example, people's luggage at a hotel.

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