porter porter /ˈpɔrtɝ/

noun

1. () Someone who guards an entrance  ( door guard , doorkeeper , gatekeeper , doorman , hall porter , ostiary , porter )
   someone who guards an entrance
     The doorman warmly welcomed guests into the luxurious hotel.
   The doorman warmly welcomed guests into the luxurious hotel.
   
   
2. () A person employed to carry luggage and supplies  ( porter )
   a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
    The porter was always available to assist the guests with their luggage and other needs
   The porter was always available to assist the guests with their luggage and other needs
   
   
3. A very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley  ( porter , porter's beer )
   a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
   
   
4. A railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)  ( porter , Pullman porter )
   a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)
   

verb

1. Carry luggage or supplies  ( porter )
   carry luggage or supplies
    They portered the food up Mount Kilimanjaro for the tourists
   They portered the food up Mount Kilimanjaro for the tourists
   

 Porter

noun

1. United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)  ( O. Henry , Porter , William Sydney Porter )
   United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)
   
   
2. United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)  ( Cole Albert Porter , Cole Porter , Porter )
   United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)
   
   
3. United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)  ( Katherine Anne Porter , Porter )
   United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)