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Definition of
doorman noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
doorman
noun
noun
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ˈdɔrmæn
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ˈdɔrmən
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pl.
doormen
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ˈdɔrmɛn
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ˈdɔrmən
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a man, often in uniform, whose job is to stand at the entrance to a large building, such as an apartment house or hotel, and open the door for people, find them taxis, etc.
See
doorman
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