Usher: meaning, definitions and examples
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usher
[ ˈʌʃər ]
at an event
An usher is a person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at a wedding.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The usher led us to our seats in the theater.
- The usher guided guests to their seats at the wedding.
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
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,036, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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