Definition

A man who works at the entrance of a building, helping people enter and leave, often in a hotel or apartment.

Example

The doorman greeted the guests with a warm smile as they arrived at the hotel.

Conversation

Did you see the new doorman at the hotel?

Yeah, I noticed him; he seems really friendly.

I heard he used to work at a different place before this.

That makes sense! He definitely has experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Doorman** → It is formed from "door" (from Old English *dor*, meaning an entrance or opening) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning a person). A doorman is a person who is associated with the door, typically responsible for opening or closing it for others.

Memory Tip

Think of a person ('man') who is in charge of the entrance ('door') — that’s what a doorman does.

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