Another word for porter

porter Synonyms

porter

A gatekeeper
doorkeeper, doorman, lodgekeeper, gamekeeper, caretaker, ostiary, janitor; see also watchman.
A person, who carries another's things
carrier, transporter, bellboy, pullman porter, redcap, skycap, buttons*, bellhop*, hop*.

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The hall porter was standing at the front door.
Porter (1804-1828), who was killed before the ship's surrender.
The hall porter sullenly pulled a bell that rang upstairs, and turned away.
Troops under Butler and a large fleet under Admiral Porter were destined for this enterprise.
The interpreter addressed an old porter and asked if it was far to the Kremlin.

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