Usher: meaning, definitions and examples

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usher

[ ˈʌʃər ]

^{Context #1}

at an event

An usher is a person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at a wedding.

Synonyms

attendant, escort, guide

Examples of usage

The usher led us to our seats in the theater.
The usher guided guests to their seats at the wedding.

^{Context #2}

to guide or escort

To usher means to show or guide someone to their place or destination.

Synonyms

direct, escort, lead

Examples of usage

She ushered the VIP guests to their table.
He ushered the students to the auditorium for the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "usher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 porteiro

guia
condutor

🇮🇳 दरबान

मार्गदर्शक
परिचालक

🇩🇪 Platzanweiser

Führer
Begleiter

🇮🇩 petugas pintu

pemandu
pengantar

🇺🇦 швейцар

гід
провідник

🇵🇱 bileter

przewodnik
odźwierny

🇯🇵 案内係 (annaigakari)

ガイド (gaido)
案内人 (annainin)

🇫🇷 huissier

guide
accompagnateur

🇪🇸 acomodador

guía
conductor

🇹🇷 yer gösterici

rehber
kılavuz

🇰🇷 안내원 (annaewon)

가이드 (gaideu)
안내자 (annaeja)

🇸🇦 مرشد

دليل
مصاحب

🇨🇿 uvaděč

průvodce
doprovod

🇸🇰 uvádzač

sprievodca
sprievodník

🇨🇳 引座员 (yǐnzuòyuán)

导游 (dǎoyóu)
向导 (xiàngdǎo)

🇸🇮 spremljevalec

vodič
usmerjevalec

🇮🇸 dyravörður

leiðsögumaður
fylgdarmaður

🇰🇿 есікші

жол көрсетуші
жолсерік

🇬🇪 კარის მცველი

გიდი
მეგზური

🇦🇿 qapıçı

bələdçi
müşayiətçi

🇲🇽 acomodador

guía
conductor

Word origin

The word 'usher' originated from the Old French word 'ussier,' which meant 'doorkeeper.' In medieval times, ushers were responsible for opening and closing doors, as well as guiding guests to their seats. Over time, the role of ushers evolved to include providing assistance and guidance in various events and ceremonies.