doorkeeper
Americannoun
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a person who guards the entrance of a building.
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British. a janitor; hall porter.
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Roman Catholic Church. ostiary.
noun
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a person attending or guarding a door or gateway
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RC Church (formerly) the lowest grade of holy orders
Etymology
Origin of doorkeeper
Example Sentences
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However, the report said a Parliamentary doorkeeper had witnessed the incident.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2022
The Senate post is officially called the sergeant-at-arms and doorkeeper, harking back to its 18th-century duties of keeping members inside the Capitol to conduct the business of government.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 18, 2021
The zealous doorkeeper opens the big front door sparingly to keep out humidity, and only long enough to let visitors sneak quickly out.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2019
Club, and young women were swiftly waved in, known so well they exchanged double-cheeked kisses with the doorkeeper.
From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2016
The old doorkeeper leapt up from his desk and poked his head out.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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