doorman

Example Sentences

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James Babson, a longtime doorman at the Hotel Cafe, said its staff and attendees alike have always been reverent toward performers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

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

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

The doorman and a few members of the maintenance staff dashed upstairs to find that Sasha still wasn’t responsive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

A former doorman from Blyth, Tony MacDonald delivered training to staff in children's homes 15 years ago and now volunteers with the charity Northumberland Community and Voluntary Action.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

The doorman stood with his back straight, his chin up, staring down his nose at the approaching archers and prisoners.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack