Portiere: meaning, definitions and examples
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portiere
[ pษหrหtษชr ]
door attendant
A portiere is a type of curtain that hangs over a door or doorway, serving as a decorative element as well as a means of insulating a space. It often adds a touch of elegance to a room and can also help to block drafts or light.
Synonyms
curtain, doorway curtain, drape
Examples of usage
- She installed a beautiful portiere at the entrance to her living room.
- The portiere swayed gently as the guests entered.
- The rich fabric of the portiere softened the hard lines of the door frame.
Translations
Translations of the word "portiere" in other languages:
๐ต๐น porteiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฐเคตเคพเคเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Torwart
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjaga gawang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพัะพัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ bramkarz
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใผใซใญใผใใผ
๐ซ๐ท gardien
๐ช๐ธ portero
๐น๐ท kaleci
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณจํคํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุฑุณ ู ุฑู ู
๐จ๐ฟ brankรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ brankรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎ้จๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ vratar
๐ฎ๐ธ markvรถrรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐาะฟะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qapฤฑรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ portero
Etymology
The word 'portiere' comes from the French term of the same spelling, which itself is derived from the Italian 'portiera', referring to a door or gate. The Italian word, stemming from 'portare,' which means 'to carry' or 'to bear,' reflects the historical significance of entrances in architecture and home design. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, portieres became increasingly popular in both domestic and commercial spaces, where they were used not only for decorative purposes but also for privacy and insulation. The use of fabric as a barrier rather than a solid door emphasizes the transitional nature of spaces and the desire for flexibility in interior design.