Synonyms of porters

porters

noun

plural of porter, chiefly British

as in janitors

a person who tends a door

he generously tipped the porter for hailing a taxi

Synonyms & Similar Words

• janitors
• gatekeepers
• doormen
• doorkeepers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of porters

The backstory This hotel was originally built in 1902 for the North British Railway company; porters would take guests from their trains to an elevator that led straight to reception. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Browns Brown ales and porters, while not as dark as black stouts, are strikingly dark compared with almost every other style. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Innkeepers may be pressed into service, or drivers, porters, errand boys or grooms. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Pick your brew from over 50 kegs of diverse brews like porters, stouts, sours, and more. — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026

There are so many people here, from chefs to line cooks to hosts, porters, and servers, working to make excellent food and special experiences that give us all a break from reality for a while. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Kick back in a chill, industrial, dog-friendly taproom for a flight of beer—house brews include IPAs, porters, and classic European styles—and a few rounds of darts. — Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

But porters were able to supplement their wages with tips, which helped propel their families toward the middle class. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

More people meant more supplies, more waste, and greater pressure on guides, porters and workers; issues spotlighted by viral photos of traffic jams high on the mountain. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026