Pronunciation

/prəˈpɔːtə(r)/

Definitions

Noun

1. A person who carries luggage, especially at a hotel or station.
   • A porter at the airport helps with passengers’ bags.
2. A waiter or server who brings food and drinks to tables in a restaurant.
3. (figurative) A person who does menial or unskilled work.
   • The porter was responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the building.

Verb

1. To carry luggage or other items for someone.
   • The porter loaded the luggage onto the train.
2. To serve as a porter or waiter at a location.
   • He decided to porters at a local café during his spare time.

Phrases

• “porter assistance” refers to help provided by a porter
• “porter’s lodge” is the entrance area of a building where porters typically work
• “porter service” denotes the act of providing porter services

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The bellhop greeted us with a friendly porter’s smile.”
• Verb: “After a long flight, the porter swiftly unloaded our baggage.”
• Porter’s Role: “As a porter, he was known for his efficiency and strong back.”

Synonyms

• Bagman
• Bellhop
• Attendant
• Helper
• Bearer
• Loader

Antonyms

• None (since a porter is a specific job role rather than a general term with opposite meaning)