usher
Translation
usher, attendant, guide
Examples
The usher showed us to our seats.
The usher showed us to our seats.
He works as an usher at the theater.
He works as an usher at the theatre.
Grammar Patterns
((an usher)) a person who shows people to their seats He works as an usher at the theater.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guide, attendant, doorman
Etymology
From Old French 'uissier' (doorkeeper), from Latin 'ostium' (door, entrance).
Memory Tips
Think 'us here' – the usher is the person who shows 'us' to 'here' (our seats).