Porter — synonyms, definition

1. porter (Noun)

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porter (Noun) — A person employed to carry luggage and supplies.

porter (Noun) — Someone who guards an entrance.

porter (Noun) — A railway employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars).

porter (Noun) — A very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley.

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

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

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

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2. porter (Verb)

porter (Verb) — Carry luggage or supplies. ex. "They portered the food up Mount Kilimanjaro for the tourists"

carry transport