Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. porter

noun. ['ˈpɔrtɝ'] a person employed to carry luggage and supplies.

Etymology

  • portour (Anglo-Norman)
  • porteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Porter

  • fourthquarter
  • thirdquarter
  • mcwhorter
  • snorter
  • sortor
  • sorter
  • shorter
  • quarter
  • puerto
  • morter
  • mortar
  • horter
  • gorter
  • courter
  • corter

How do you pronounce porter?

Pronounce porter as ˈpɔrtər.

US - How to pronounce porter in American English

UK - How to pronounce porter in British English

2. porter

noun. ['ˈpɔrtɝ'] someone who guards an entrance.

Etymology

  • portour (Anglo-Norman)
  • porteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. porter

noun. ['ˈpɔrtɝ'] a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars).

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • portour (Anglo-Norman)
  • porteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. porter

noun. ['ˈpɔrtɝ'] a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • portour (Anglo-Norman)
  • porteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. porter

verb. ['ˈpɔrtɝ'] carry luggage or supplies.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • portour (Anglo-Norman)
  • porteor (Old French (842-ca. 1400))