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  • noun Plural form of doorman.

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Examples

  • "I feel like the doormen are the only [people] seeing me there every day!" said Ms. Rizer.

    Want to Renovate at 817 Fifth Avenue? So Did Richard Gere 2001

  • Sadly mistaken, a British colleague of mine explained that the holiday derives from the giving of gifts or "boxes" to the various tradesmen who helped you during the year such as doormen, milkmen, carpenters, etc.

    Happy Boxing Day! Arbogast 2008

  • They are called "doormen" and in fact they are unionized.

    urban test 2006

  • They are called "doormen" and in fact they are unionized.

    Archive 2006-06-18 Miss Snark 2006

  • They are called "doormen" and in fact they are unionized.

    urban test 2006

  • Facing frequent death threats, Lincoln used policemen in plain clothes with concealed arms to serve as "doormen" in the mansion, while uniformed guards were posted outside.

    unknown title CALVIN WOODWARD AND CHRISTINE SIMMONS Associated P 2009

  • Facing frequent death threats, Lincoln used policemen in plain clothes with concealed arms to serve as "doormen" in the mansion, while uniformed guards were posted outside.

    Taipei Times 2009

  • The building doesn't offer amenities such as doormen, a gym, a swimming pool and concierge service, but it is surrounded by the city's notable restaurants, including Bacar and Coco

    CNN.com 2009

  • Facing frequent death threats, Lincoln used policemen in plain clothes with concealed arms to serve as "doormen" in the mansion, while uniformed guards were posted outside.

    The Guardian World News 2009

  • Facing frequent death threats, Lincoln used policemen in plain clothes with concealed arms to serve as "doormen" in the mansion, while uniformed guards were posted outside.

    The Guardian World News 2009

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