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Definition: Meaning of, porter in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɔːtə /

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  1. [countable] someone whose job is to carry people's bags at railway stations, airports etc
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  2. [countable] British English someone in charge of the entrance to a hotel, hospital etc
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  3. [countable] British English someone whose job is to carry heavy goods at markets
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  4. [countable] American English someone whose job is to look after the part of a train where people sleep
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  5. [countable] American English someone whose job is to look after a building by cleaning it, repairing things etc
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  6. [uncountable] old-fashioned a dark brown bitter beer
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Porter


Definition: Meaning of, Porter in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɔːtə /

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  1. 1891-1946 united States composer and lyricist of musical comedies
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    Cole Porter, Cole Albert Porter
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  2. 1890-1980 united States writer of novels and short stories
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    Katherine Anne Porter
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  3. 1862-1910 united States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry
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    William Sydney Porter, O. Henry
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Porter used in phrases

  • Cole Albert Porter (noun)
    1. 1891-1946 united States composer and lyricist of musical comedies
  • Cole Porter (noun)
    1. 1891-1946 united States composer and lyricist of musical comedies
  • Helen Porter Mitchell (noun)
    1. 1861-1931 australian operatic soprano
  • Katherine Anne Porter (noun)
    1. 1890-1980 united States writer of novels and short stories
  • Porter, Cole
    1. (1891-1964) a US musician who wrote many popular songs and MUSICAL s (= plays or films that use singing and dancing to tell a story) . His songs are still popular, and are admired for their clever and amusing words. They include Night and Day, Let's Do It, and I've Got You Under My Skin .
  • Pullman porter (noun)
    1. especially on sleeping cars a railway employee who assists passengers
  • William Sydney Porter (noun)
    1. 1862-1910 united States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry
  • hall porter (noun)
    1. someone who guards an entrance
  • night porter (noun)
    1. someone who works at the main entrance of a hotel during the night
  • porter's beer (noun)
    1. a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
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