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Definition of usherette

usherette

/ˌʌʃ.ɚˈɛt/
ush · er · ette
Plural:usherettes
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usherette Lexical Profile

usherette Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A female attendant who checks tickets and guides patrons to their seats in a theater, cinema, or concert hall.

Example

"The usherette used a small flashlight to guide the latecomers down the darkened aisle to their row."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, the gender-neutral term 'usher' is widely preferred over 'usherette' across all venues and professions.

• Rhymes for usherette

• Nearby Words

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username
usher
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ushuaia
ussuri
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'usher' (ultimately from Latin 'ostiarius', meaning 'doorkeeper') combined with the French feminine suffix '-ette', popularized alongside the rise of movie palaces in the 1920s.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Usherette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/usherette
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