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

He had a horrid vision of driving up to the door, having the portiere ask him his errand, perhaps of having Miss Allen look out of the window and see the scene.

From Rough-Hewn by Canfield, Dorothy

“We will draw this portiere across the doorway, and no gentleman would think of entering,” said Lib.

From Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad by Dale, Daphne

Then the portiere was drawn aside to let some one come through: at the same moment Lind caught a brief glimpse of a number of men sitting round a small table.

From Sunrise by Black, William