English Word · Intermediate
porter
a worker who manages a building entrance and assists visitors
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːtə/
Meaning
A person stationed at the entrance of a building to let people in and help residents or visitors, especially in British English.
Example
The college porter checked her visitor pass before opening the gate.
The college porter checked her visitor pass before opening the gate.
Practice tips
- Practice porter out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.