Word
ushering
Phoneticsush·er·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəʃɝɪŋ/
UK/ˈʌʃəɹɪŋ/
Definition
v. to guide people to their seats in a theatre, wedding, or church. You also use it for helping something new start, like ushering in a new year.
v. to escort or direct people to seats or assigned places, especially at formal events. Extended to causing or marking the beginning of a new period or development, typically in the collocation 'usher in'.
Examples
“She is ushering guests to their seats.”
“The volunteers are ushering wedding guests into the hall and showing them where to sit.”
“Ushering in a new era of digital publishing, the small press combined careful editing with open access to reach readers worldwide.”
Examples
simple
“She is ushering guests to their seats.”
contextual
“The volunteers are ushering wedding guests into the hall and showing them where to sit.”
complex
“Ushering in a new era of digital publishing, the small press combined careful editing with open access to reach readers worldwide.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “ushering” in context.
Verb
01. help usher
“Volunteers helped usher parents into the school hall for the concert.”
verb + verb
02. start usher
“They started to usher guests inside when the doors opened.”
verb + verb
03. usher audience
“Staff ushered the audience out of the theatre after the play ended.”
verb + noun
04. usher guest
“She ushered guests to their seats before the ceremony started.”
verb + noun
05. usher in era
“The election ushered in a new era of political reform.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. efficiently usher
“Volunteers efficiently ushered visitors into the hall during the rain.”
adv + verb
07. politely usher
“Staff politely ushered guests to their seats before the show started.”
adv + verb
Noun
08. usher into hall
“Guides ushered visitors into the hall before the service began.”
verb + prep + noun
09. usher guests to their seats
“Ushers ushered guests to their seats before the wedding began.”
10. usher in a new era
“The peace deal ushered in a new era of cooperation.”
11. usher in major change
“Smartphones ushered in major changes in how we communicate.”
12. usher in the new year
“The concert ushered in the new year with music and fireworks.”
Usage
Transitive; takes a direct object for the people guided. With 'in' ('usher in') it marks the start of a period or change.
Real-World Examples
“Cindy Rose, a former Microsoft executive appointed WPP’s CEO to turn around its fortunes, said that AI is ushering in a “golden age of marketing”.” “He then took his seat as a patient was ushered into the room.” “Pochettino ushered in the next generation as Pulisic remained in Italy, giving debuts to several teenage attackers who are hungry to work into the fold.” “The argument is sometimes made that changes ushered in by AI are inevitable , suggesting the need for both rapid AI adoption and AI frameworks to guide use.” Synonyms
Related words
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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