doorman

Definitions

A person stationed at an entrance to a building to open doors, assist visitors, and provide security.

A person employed to stand at the entrance of a hotel, apartment building, or club to greet guests and manage arrivals.

Examples

The doorman held the heavy glass door open for us as we entered the hotel lobby.

The doorman tipped his hat politely to the residents as they walked into the apartment building.

Synonyms

concierge porter gatekeeper commissionaire attendant hall porter doorkeeper

Antonyms

intruder trespasser outsider unauthorized person guest visitor