Definition of Porter
Porter
por·ter


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a person who is employed to carry loads, typically luggage for people at transportation stations or hotels;

e.g. The porter placed all my luggage in a cart and directed me to the elevator.

(noun)
(American) a person who is employed as an attendant for passengers in a train;

e.g. I asked the porter for an extra blanket because the train was cold.

(noun)
(British) a person who is employed to attend to the entrance of a building or complex;

e.g. He asked the porter how to get to the correct apartment.



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