Meaning of the word porter in English

What does porter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

porter

US /ˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/

UK /ˈpɔː.tər/

a person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a hotel, airport, or railway station

Example:

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The porter helped us with our bags to the room.

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We hired a porter to carry our equipment up the mountain.

Synonym:

carrier baggage handler doorman concierge

a dark brown bitter beer brewed from malted barley

Example:

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He ordered a pint of dark porter at the pub.

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This brewery is famous for its rich porter.

Synonym:

stout dark beer

Related Word:

kitchen porter