Meaning of the word porters in English
What does porters mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
porters
US /ˈpɔːrtərz/
UK /ˈpɔːtəz/
Plural Noun
1.
people employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a hotel, airport, or railway station
Example:
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The hotel porters helped us with our bags.
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We hired porters to carry our equipment up the mountain.
2.
a person who guards an entrance, especially that of a large building such as a college or hotel
Example:
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The college porters are responsible for security.
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The hospital porters directed visitors to the correct wards.
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