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porters

The correct spelling is porters.

How to pronounce porters

noun

Say it like: Por-ter-s

The correct spelling is porters. 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. 1.A person who carries luggage and related objects.
  2. 2.An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
  3. 3.One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
  4. 4.A person in control of the entrance to a building.
  5. 5.An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.

verb

  1. 1.To serve as a porter; to carry.

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