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doorman

The English word “doorman” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.

Etymology

From door + -man.

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