doorman

American  

[dawr-man, -muhn, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌmæn, -mən, ˈdoʊr- /

noun

plural

doormen

1. the door attendant of an apartment house, nightclub, etc., who acts as doorkeeper and may perform minor services for entering and departing residents or guests.

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doorman British  

/ ˈdɔːˌmæn, -mən /

noun

1. a man employed to attend the doors of certain buildings

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Etymology

Origin of doorman

First recorded in 1855–60; door + man

Example Sentences

She stares straight ahead— past the giant oak tree, past the stone gargoyle, past the ritzy apartments with the doorman.

From Literature

Gibbs, the doorman across the street at Claridge’s Hotel, watches as we exit the cab and approach our building.

From Literature

She was his logistics coordinator: booking flights to New York and letting Tower doormen know who was allowed up to the penthouse.

From The Wall Street Journal

The comedian’s new building also offers a wide variety of amenities for its residents, including 24-hour doormen and concierge service, a gym, play areas, and proximity to some of Manhattan’s most sought-after tourist attractions.

From MarketWatch

James Babson, a longtime doorman at the Hotel Cafe, said its staff and attendees alike have always been reverent toward performers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• concierge