doorkeeper

CEFRC1

/ˈdôr-ˌkē-pər/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who guards or controls an entrance.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Someone with power to keep others out of some sphere or activity.

Examples

  • The doorkeeper closes the door after them.

  • Near-synonyms: doorman, concierge, bouncer

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The person in charge of an entryway, sometimes responsible for security in the immediate area around the entryway.

More examples

In context

  • The manager at Carnegie Hall was told to get another usher in his stead; the doorkeeper at the theatre was warned not to admit him to the house; and Charley Edwards remorsefully promised the boy's father not to see him again.

Synonyms

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The blank at the palace gate asked for our invitation before letting us in.

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Origin

noun

Compound of door + keeper.