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doorman

[dawr-man, -muhn, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌmæn, -mən, ˈdoʊr- /
NOUN
guard for entrance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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My doorman pulled me to the side — he just said, ‘Hey,’ and pointed to his heart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

In the lyrics, the star namechecks her then-roommate Martin Burgoyne, the club's doorman Haoui Montaug, and actress Debi Mazar, one of Madonna's oldest friends, who she first met at the club.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

“Everything is going up,” said Ariel Buenaventura, a doorman at a 16-story red-brick building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

Fishman, who owns a number of doorman buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn, said he had third-party security guards and superintendents ready to step in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

After tipping the doorman to get access to the dressing rooms, he climbed the stairs to the third floor.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

Uniformed doormen greet guests at the entrance, while chandeliers, fireplaces and classic architectural details reinforce the hotel’s historic character.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

Many doormen can’t afford to live in the city and pay high gas prices to commute, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

The comedian’s new building also offers a wide variety of amenities for its residents, including 24-hour doormen and concierge service, a gym, play areas, and proximity to some of Manhattan’s most sought-after tourist attractions.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026

Others are frequenting pricey stores such as Ralph Lauren, where doormen hand out hot chocolate and a cashmere-silk necktie sells for $250.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025

Those buildings had doormen, huge glass doors, gargoyles on the walls, and air conditioners in almost every' window.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez


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