1. people who carry luggage or goods, especially at hotels, airports, or train stations
2. doorkeepers or gatekeepers at buildings such as hotels or apartment complexes
3. hospital workers who transport patients and equipment
Usage: medical

Examples

• The porters at the hotel helped guests with their heavy suitcases.
• Airport porters quickly loaded the baggage onto carts.
• The building’s porters greet residents and visitors at the front desk.
• Hospital porters wheeled the patient to the operating room.
• Train station porters assisted elderly passengers with their luggage.
• The porters worked efficiently to clear the lobby of bags.
• She tipped the porters generously for their excellent service.