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doorman

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


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My doorman pulled me to the side — he just said, ‘Hey,’ and pointed to his heart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

In the lyrics, the star namechecks her then-roommate Martin Burgoyne, the club's doorman Haoui Montaug, and actress Debi Mazar, one of Madonna's oldest friends, who she first met at the club.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

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

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

From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2025

He had a big enough part as the doorman without playing the real-estate man as well.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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

Many doormen can’t afford to live in the city and pay high gas prices to commute, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 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

They included Giusta’s wife, maids, cooks, porters, gardeners, stablemen, and doormen.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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