Cool MateMeaning of Porter
A person employed to carry luggage.
In simple words: A person who carries luggage.
Porter in a sentence
- The porter quickly took our bags to the room.
- I asked the porter for directions to the nearest restaurant.
- At the train station, the porter helped us find our carriage.
- Many hotels employ a porter to assist guests with their luggage.
- The busy porter navigated through the crowd with ease.
How to use Porter
Commonly used in hotels and train stations; can be less common in casual conversation. Be mindful of using contextually appropriate terms for different job roles.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'porter' as a 'porter' who helps carry your bags.
Related words
Collocations with Porter
- hotel porter
- train porter
- luggage porter
- airport porter
- freight porter
Synonyms for Porter
- bellhop
- luggage carrier
- doorman
- helper
- attendant
Common mistakes with Porter
- Confusing 'porter' with 'waiter'; they have different roles.
- Using 'porter' as a verb instead of a noun.
Porter appears in
Porter in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عامل حمل الأمتعة
شخص يحمل الشنط.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পোর্টার
যে ব্যক্তি মালপত্র বহন করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Gepäckträger
Jemand, der Gepäck trägt.
- SpanishEspañol
Maletero, Mozo de equipaje
Alguien que lleva maletas.
- Persianفارسی
پیک
شخصی که چمدانها را حمل میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Porteur
Quelqu'un qui porte des bagages.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुली
सामान ढोने वाला व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Facchino
Una persona che porta i bagagli.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Porteiro, Carregador
Alguém que carrega malas.
- RussianРусский
Портье
Человек, который носит багаж.
- Urduاردو
ساربان، دربان
وہ شخص جو سامان اٹھاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
行李员,门房
帮人拿行李的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Porter
What does Porter mean?
A person who carries luggage.
What is the definition of Porter?
A person employed to carry luggage.
How do you use Porter in a sentence?
The porter quickly took our bags to the room.
Can you give another example of Porter?
I asked the porter for directions to the nearest restaurant.
What are synonyms for Porter?
Common alternatives include bellhop, luggage carrier, doorman, helper, attendant.
What words go with Porter?
It commonly pairs with hotel porter, train porter, luggage porter, airport porter, freight porter.
What are common mistakes when using Porter?
Confusing 'porter' with 'waiter'; they have different roles. Using 'porter' as a verb instead of a noun.
How do you pronounce Porter?
US: //ˈpɔrtər//, UK: //ˈpɔːtə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Porter?
Commonly used in hotels and train stations; can be less common in casual conversation. Be mindful of using contextually appropriate terms for different job roles.