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
At that moment Virginia pushed aside the portiere and silently stepped into the room.
From An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West by Alfred Ernest Rice
Two large chambers open out from this, which have no windows, but are entered through a large, arched doorway closed by a portiere or a heavy, massive curtain.
From The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa by Anna B. Badlam
Virginia “cautiously pushed aside the portiere, then entered the room.”
From An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West by Alfred Ernest Rice
Vocabulary lists containing portiere
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word