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Uncommonporter
The correct spelling is porter.
How to pronounce porter
noun
IPA: /ˈpɔːtə/
Say it like: Por-ter
The correct spelling is porter. A person who carries luggage and related objects. For example: "By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting."
Usage Examples
“By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person who carries luggage and related objects.
- 2.An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
- 3.One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
- 4.A person in control of the entrance to a building.
- 5.An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
verb
- 1.To serve as a porter; to carry.
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