Porters: meaning, definitions and examples

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porters

 

[ หˆpษ”ห.tษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job

A person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a railway station, airport, or hotel.

Synonyms

baggage handler, bellhop, carrier

Examples of usage

  • He worked as a porter at the train station.
  • The porters at the hotel were very helpful.
  • She tipped the porter who carried her bags.
Context #2 | Noun

beer

A strong, dark beer brewed in London from brown malt.

Synonyms

ale, dark beer, stout

Examples of usage

  • They served traditional porters at the pub.
  • He ordered a pint of porter.
Context #3 | Noun

gateway

A person who has the job of opening and closing the gates of a railway crossing or bridge.

Synonyms

crossing attendant, gatekeeper

Examples of usage

  • The porter waved a flag as the train passed by.

Translations

Translations of the word "porters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carregadores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trรคger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ porter

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพัั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tragarze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porteurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ porteadores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hamallar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ู‘ุงู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nosiฤi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nosiฤi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌ่ฟๅทฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nosaฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ burรฐarmenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐััƒัˆั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸฤฑyฤฑcฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cargadores

Etymology

The word 'porter' has a long history, originating from Old French 'porteur', from Latin 'portare' meaning 'to carry'. In the Middle Ages, porters were common in European cities, carrying goods and luggage for a fee. Over time, the term expanded to include various roles such as gatekeepers and beer styles. Today, 'porter' is widely recognized in the context of luggage carriers and dark beer.

See also: airport, comport, deport, export, passport, port, portability, portable, portal, portend, portent, porter, portion, portly, portrait, viewport.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,256, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.