porter
Translation
porter, doorman, gatekeeper, porter
Examples
The porter helped us with our bags.
The porter helped us with our bags.
He ordered a pint of dark porter.
He ordered a pint of dark porter.
Grammar Patterns
a porter (a person who carries luggage) The porter helped us with our bags.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bellhop, carrier, doorman
Etymology
From Latin 'portare', meaning 'to carry'. It refers to someone who carries things.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person at a 'port' who 'carries' (from 'portare') luggage.