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usher
1[uhsh-er]
noun
a person who escorts people to seats in a theater, church, etc.
a person acting as an official doorkeeper, as in a courtroom or legislative chamber.
a male attendant of a bridegroom at a wedding.
an officer whose business it is to introduce strangers or to walk before a person of rank.
British Archaic., a subordinate teacher or an assistant in a school.
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 byin ).
to usher in the new theater season.
verb (used without object)
to act as an usher.
He ushered at the banquet.
Usher
2[uhsh-er]
noun
James. Ussher, James.
usher
1/ ˈʌʃə /
noun
an official who shows people to their seats, as in a church or theatre
a person who acts as doorkeeper, esp in a court of law
(in England) a minor official charged with maintaining order in a court of law
an officer responsible for preceding persons of rank in a procession or introducing strangers at formal functions
obsolete, a teacher
verb
to conduct or escort, esp in a courteous or obsequious way
(usually foll by in) to be a precursor or herald (of)
Usher
2/ ˈʌʃə /
noun
a variant spelling of (James) Ussher
Other Word Forms
- ushership noun
- underusher noun
- unushered adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of usher1
Example Sentences
She quickly ushers me, Autumn, and Woo farther into the building.
She gave Penelope a meaningful wink as she ushered them inside.
She ushered the children to their seats in the auditorium, where everyone had gathered for the welcoming remarks.
An usher rang a handbell to get the crowd’s attention.
“Oh, hello!” my mother answered, ushering Mrs. Leftwich into our home.
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