Definitions

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  • noun A doorman or doorwoman.

Etymologies

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door +‎ person

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Examples

  • Many people gasp at what we pay, but we have a 24-hour doorperson (who can sign for packages, for example, which is relevant for someone who orders things by mail as much as I do), and T-1 internet access, basic cable TV, and all utilities except electricity (about $25/month) are included in the rent.

    Yes, Still Here Emma Goldman 2006

  • I have no idea how I got on the list for this event, which featured “special guest host supermodels Jessica Miller, Anne V., and actress Rashida Jones” and even listed the name of the celebrity doorperson who was going to be letting people inside—not a celebrity who was acting as doorperson, but somebody who does that for a living and is therefore a celebrity in and of themselves.

    WFMU's Beware of the Blog: 2005

  • Included with the rent is a 24-hour doorperson, basic cable, high-speed internet, and heat; electricity is extra, and runs about $25-$30/month.

    Archive 2005-05-01 Emma Goldman 2005

  • I have no idea how I got on the list for this event, which featured “special guest host supermodels Jessica Miller, Anne V., and actress Rashida Jones” and even listed the name of the celebrity doorperson who was going to be letting people inside—not a celebrity who was acting as doorperson, but somebody who does that for a living and is therefore a celebrity in and of themselves.

    Filming "Guest of Cindy Sherman" 2005

  • Included with the rent is a 24-hour doorperson, basic cable, high-speed internet, and heat; electricity is extra, and runs about $25-$30/month.

    Home Sweet Home Emma Goldman 2005

  • Can`t wait for the Sunday roundup. um..soundo Barb_Bissonnette: Good morning, Looks like i'm the doorperson.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

  • "There is an exercise room in the building, dry cleaners on-site, and a doorperson on duty 24 hours a day."

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • As we came face to face with the doorperson/entrance rep, we asked how much it was for entrance..

    Recent Reviews Near San Francisco, CA 2010

  • At this time the doorperson looked at us, without any expression, and told us to go somewhere else.

    Recent Reviews Near San Francisco, CA 2010

  • "There is an exercise room in the building, dry cleaners on-site, and a doorperson on duty 24 hours a day."

    PR.com Press Releases Dream Town Realty 2010

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