doorwoman
noun/ˈdɔːwʊmən/
/ˈdɔːrwʊmən/
(plural doorwomen
/ˈdɔːwɪmɪn/
/ˈdɔːrwɪmɪn/
)- a woman, often in uniform, whose job is to stand at the entrance to a large building such as a hotel or a theatre, and open the door for visitors, find them taxis, etc.Topics Holidaysc1, Film and theatrec1, Jobsc1
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