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usher
[ uhsh-er ]
/ ˈʌʃ ər /
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noun
verb (used with object)
to act as an usher to; lead, introduce, or conduct: She ushered them to their seats.
to attend or bring at the coming or beginning; precede or herald (usually followed by in): to usher in the new theater season.
verb (used without object)
to act as an usher: He ushered at the banquet.
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Origin of usher
OTHER WORDS FROM usher
ush·er·ship, nounun·der·ush·er, nounun·ush·ered, adjectiveWords nearby usher
ushabti, Ushant, U-shaped, U-shaped valley, Ushas, usher, usherette, Usher's syndrome, Ushki, Ushuaia, USIA
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usher
/ (ˈʌʃə) /
noun
verb (tr)
to conduct or escort, esp in a courteous or obsequious way
(usually foll by in) to be a precursor or herald (of)
Word Origin for usher
C14: from Old French huissier doorkeeper, from Vulgar Latin ustiārius (unattested), from Latin ostium door
British Dictionary definitions for usher (2 of 2)
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