porter Synonyms
Another word for porter
• noun (Context 1)
A person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially at a railway station, airport, hotel, or on a mountain expedition.
"The hotel bellhop helped us carry our heavy suitcases up to the fourth floor."
• noun (Context 2)
A dark brown, bitter beer brewed from charred or browned malt.
"He ordered a pint of rich, roasted stout at the local pub."
• noun (Context 3)
A doorkeeper or gatekeeper at the entrance of a large building, such as a college, hospital, or apartment block.
"The college doorman checked our identification at the main gate before letting us through."
• noun (Context 4)
An attendant stationed on a railway sleeping car or parlor car to assist passengers.
"The sleeping car attendant made up the berths for the overnight train journey."
• verb (Context 5)
To work as a porter, or to carry loads and supplies on foot, especially during an expedition.
"During his summers in college, he portered gear for mountaineering expeditions in the Andes."