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Porter (Noun)

Meaning 1

United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Katherine Anne Porter

Meaning 2

Someone who guards an entrance.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Doorkeeper
  • Doorman
  • Gatekeeper
  • Ostiary
  • Door Guard
  • Hall Porter

Hypernyms

  • Guard

Hyponyms

  • Ticket Collector
  • Night Porter
  • Ticket Taker
  • Commissionaire

Meaning 3

United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Cole Albert Porter
  • Cole Porter

Meaning 4

A very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Synonyms

  • Porter's Beer

Meaning 5

A person employed to carry luggage and supplies.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

  • Manual Laborer
  • Labourer
  • Jack

Related Words

  • Porter (verb)
  • Port (verb)

Meaning 6

United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • O. Henry
  • William Sydney Porter

Meaning 7

A railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Pullman Porter
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