usher
noun
a person who escorts people to seats in a theater, church, etc.
Example Sentences
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Every day, diligent ushers stood like bouncers at the court's heavy, soundproof doors.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
In truth, both performers seem more at home as members of the Banana Splits Band, the quirky onstage combo that ushers in the show’s retro beat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The tiny white and pink petals of cherry flowers, known as sakura, herald the start of spring in Japan, and full bloom ushers in a brief period of boisterous outdoor parties held by residents.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
The new year ushers in bigger paychecks for many workers — but those wage increases may not feel so impressive as prices also increase.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 6, 2026
“What happened? You took so long, we were worried to death,” Ma says as she ushers him in with her arm around his shoulders.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
