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:
The hotel porters helped us with our bags.
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:
The college porters are responsible for security.
The hospital porters directed visitors to the correct wards.