Meaning of 'porter'

Find the meaning of the word ‘porter’

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Meaning of ‘porter’

5 definitions found.

porter

noun

a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley

Synonyms: porter's beer

noun

someone who guards an entrance

Synonyms: doorkeeper doorman door guard hall porter gatekeeper ostiary

noun

a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)

noun

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

verb

carry luggage or supplies

Example: "They portered the food up Mount Kilimanjaro for the tourists"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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