Word
doorman
Phoneticsdoor·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɔɹˌmæn/
UK/dˈɔːmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who works at the entrance of a building, such as an apartment or hotel. They help visitors, carry bags, and sometimes control who can enter.
n. a person employed to attend the entrance of a building, typically an apartment complex or hotel. Often used in North American English to describe a security or concierge role.
Examples
“The doorman helped us carry our suitcases to the elevator.”
“After the storm, the doorman stayed late to ensure every resident had a safe way to get home.”
“While modern security systems have reduced the need for physical presence, the doorman remains a vital social hub for residents, providing a sense of community and immediate assistance.”
Examples
simple
“The doorman helped us carry our suitcases to the elevator.”
contextual
“After the storm, the doorman stayed late to ensure every resident had a safe way to get home.”
complex
“While modern security systems have reduced the need for physical presence, the doorman remains a vital social hub for residents, providing a sense of community and immediate assistance.”
Etymology
From door + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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