noun
- Plural of commissionaire; uniformed attendants or porters employed in hotels, theaters, or other public buildings to assist visitors.
Usage: chiefly British; often used in hospitality and entertainment contexts
Examples
- The commissionaires at the grand hotel greeted guests with professional courtesy.
- The theater's commissionaires helped patrons find their seats.
- Uniformed commissionaires stood at the entrance of the luxury building.
- The commissionaires were trained to assist visitors with luggage and directions.
- Several commissionaires worked the evening shift at the concert hall.