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

A second later he pushed his head through the portiere and repeated: "No, sir; all is not lost!"

From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne

Virginia “cautiously pushed aside the portiere, then entered the room.”

From An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West by Rice, Alfred Ernest

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

From Italy, the Magic Land by Whiting, Lilian