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doorman

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


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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

“A lot of people have anxiety, and rightfully so,” said Ali Nikovic, a doorman at a building just off Fifth Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

“The U.S. is going to put conditions on us, that’s what’s going to happen,” said a doorman who spoke on condition of anonymity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2026

“Later, he covered her rent and furnished her apartment in a doorman building in the West Village.”

From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2025

“Right. And that doorman might be a snitch.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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

“We have to make it easier to raise a family in New York City,” Mamdani said in a video supporting doormen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 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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