doorman

doorman — noun

1. a person who works at the main entrance of a hotel, apartment building, or theat

1.名詞B1
釋義

a person who works at the main entrance of a hotel, apartment building, or theater, greeting visitors, opening doors, and helping with tasks such as calling taxis or carrying bags

例句

The doorman at the Grand Hotel opened the car door for arriving guests.

collocation: open the car door for guests

Priya waved to the doorman as she walked through the revolving door.

collocation: wave to the doorman

同義詞
  • attendant

    a broader term for someone who helps or serves customers; a doorman is a specific type of attendant focused on the entrance

  • porter

    usually carries luggage for guests; a doorman may also do this but primarily works at the door

  • concierge

    arranges services such as tours and restaurant bookings for hotel guests — a wider range of duties than a doorman

常見錯誤

❌The doorman mopped the floor in the hallway.
✅The janitor mopped the floor in the hallway.
💡A doorman helps visitors at the entrance; a janitor cleans the building.