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doorman

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


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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

Luke Timm, the doorman at Common Country—known to his TikTok following as simply “hot bouncer”—said his experience hasn’t felt political.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

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

From Slate Nov. 19, 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

Simmon seemed put out by my brief exchange with the doorman, but I couldn’t guess why.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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

She was his logistics coordinator: booking flights to New York and letting Tower doormen know who was allowed up to the penthouse.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 18, 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

In fact, you won’t be able to stop for long—his doormen are going to tell you ‘Move on! ’

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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