English · Word Candidate

porter

/ˈpɔɹtɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: porters · portering · portered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person who carries luggage and related objects.

Noun

By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An ant having the specialized role of carrying.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A person in control of the entrance to a building.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “porter” mean?

A person who carries luggage and related objects.

Is “porter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.