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

The portiere, the guards, the corridors, and approaches to the staircases monopolize this space.

From Italy, the Magic Land by Whiting, Lilian

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

And turning towards the still closed portiere, he proceeded: "I hear the curtains drawn back, and steps in the neighboring room—it is monseigneur."

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne