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porter

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job is to carry bags or luggage at a hotel, airport, etc.
  • noun: a person stationed at a door or gate to admit or assist those entering
  • verb: to transport or carry as or as if by a porter
  • synonyms: aquarius, ganymede, hebe

Examples

  • The 'porter' helped her with her luggage.

  • a glass of 'porter'

  • the night 'porter'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to be a good friend of ours. That's right. Well, you get here just as soon as you can. Bring Fred English. Good enough. Thank you, porter. -H.W., how are you? -Fine, and you? -Pretty good. Where's your dad? -He's inside. You fellas are a long way (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood