commissionaire

commissionaire — noun

1. a man in a decorative uniform, stationed by the main doors of hotels, restaurant

1.名詞C1
釋義

a man in a decorative uniform, stationed by the main doors of hotels, restaurants, and theatres, to greet arrivals, open doors, and help with luggage and taxis.

例句

Leila smiled as the commissionaire held an umbrella over her head by the taxi door.

commissionaire + holds umbrella — assisting in rain

Tomás asked the commissionaire to call a taxi while the bellboy handled the luggage.

ask the commissionaire + to-infinitive — making a request

同義詞
  • doorman

    the most common everyday term; less formal and can describe any person who stands at a door, including nightclub security

  • porter

    often carries luggage inside the building or up to rooms; overlaps with commissionaire in some hotel contexts

  • concierge

    works inside the hotel lobby and handles reservations, directions, and local recommendations rather than door duties

文法句型

the commissionaire + verb

ask the commissionaire + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Commonly used in British English for a uniformed employee at the entrance of a hotel or theatre. Unlike a doorman (which can be casual or security-oriented), a commissionaire almost always wears a formal uniform and focuses on service and welcome. Unlike a porter (who carries luggage inside the building) or a concierge (who handles bookings and local information), the commissionaire's role is primarily at the front entrance.

常見錯誤

❌The commissioner at the hotel called a taxi for us.
✅The commissionaire at the hotel called a taxi for us.
💡commissioner means a high-ranking official in an organisation or government; commissionaire is a uniformed door attendant.
❌We left our bags with the commissionaire at the front desk.
✅We left our bags with the porter at the front desk.
💡a commissionaire works at the entrance, not the front desk inside the lobby.