a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
Used in a Sentence
porter
How to use porter in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for porter.
Editorial note
Just FYI since most people don't know this: "Sherpa" is not a obscure word for "porter" in Tibetan or Nepali as many people seem to think.
Examples2
Definitions8
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of porter gathered in one view.
someone who guards an entrance
United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for porter.
noun
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
noun
someone who guards an entrance
See also: doorkeeper, doorman, gatekeeper, ostiary
noun
United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)
See also: Porter
noun
United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)
See also: Porter
noun
United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)
See also: Porter
noun
a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)
noun
a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
verb
carry luggage or supplies; "They portered the food up Mount Kilimanjaro for the tourists"
Example sentences
Just FYI since most people don't know this: "Sherpa" is not a obscure word for "porter" in Tibetan or Nepali as many people seem to think.
Visit any major city in the world and nearly any full-service hotel in the world and there will be porters -- and it isn't just for the American tourists.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use porter in a sentence?
Just FYI since most people don't know this: "Sherpa" is not a obscure word for "porter" in Tibetan or Nepali as many people seem to think.
What does porter mean?
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
What part of speech is porter?
porter is commonly used as noun, verb.