portiere
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- portiered adjective
- portièred adjective
Etymology
Origin of portiere
1835–45; < French portière < Medieval Latin portāria, noun use of feminine of Late Latin portārius; see porter 2
Vocabulary lists containing portiere
Example Sentences
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Meantime, the prince retrieved his priceless paintings and handmade clothes from the portiere, or janitor, who had helpfully hidden them when the inspector called.
From Time Magazine Archive
He thought he saw Cathy’s door close very silently, but perhaps the leaping candlelight had fooled his eyes, for a portiere seemed to move too.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
If that is good the rug or portiere or table-cover is beautiful.
From How to make rugs by Wheeler, Candace
A velvet portiere, closed at this moment, communicated with an inside room.
From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne
A portiere prevented anything being seen in the chamber beyond.
From Sunrise by Black, William
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