n. A man who holds open the door at the entrance to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. someone who guards the entrance to a building.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An officer or attendant stationed at a door to guard it, maintain order, etc.; a doorkeeper.
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n. someone who guards an entrance
Word Usage
"A mouse in the apartment -- you call the doorman to set a trap."