portiere

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Meantime, the prince retrieved his priceless paintings and handmade clothes from the portiere, or janitor, who had helpfully hidden them when the inspector called.

From Time Magazine Archive

He thought he saw Cathy’s door close very silently, but perhaps the leaping candlelight had fooled his eyes, for a portiere seemed to move too.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

Such a portiere would not require embroidery to complete its effect, for if the tints were pure as well as delicate, it would be a lovely piece of colour in itself.

From How to make rugs by Wheeler, Candace

He had pushed back a dusty portiere to find himself in what could be nothing less than the Professor’s sleeping chamber.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 by Bates, Harry

Here the portiere in his morning clothes, very different from the gorgeous apparel of afternoon, was sweeping out the courtyard.

From The Title Market by Soper, J. H. Gardner