portiere
Example Sentences
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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
Ruth had paused with her hand on the heavy portiere, wide-eyed.
From The Search by Hill, Grace Livingston
Virginia “cautiously pushed aside the portiere, then entered the room.”
From An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West by Rice, Alfred Ernest
The portiere, however, was very gorgeous and imposing in his knee breeches, white silk stockings, gold-trimmed coat, and his three-cornered hat with the prince's cockade at the side.
From The Title Market by Soper, J. H. Gardner
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