Doorkeeper
noun
A person whose job is to watch and control who enters or leaves a building, room, or gate.
As we approached the club, the doorkeeper asked us for identification.
Often appears as...
- church doorkeeper
- club doorkeeper
noun
In the Bible, a person who has the duty to watch and control who enters or leaves the church or temple.
In the old days, the doorkeeper of the temple was considered an important role.
Often appears as...
- temple doorkeeper
- church doorkeeper
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A person whose job is to watch and control who enters or leaves a building, room, or gate.
As we approached the club, the doorkeeper asked us for identification.
Often appears as...
- church doorkeeper
- club doorkeeper
noun
In the Bible, a person who has the duty to watch and control who enters or leaves the church or temple.
In the old days, the doorkeeper of the temple was considered an important role.
Often appears as...
- temple doorkeeper
- church doorkeeper
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Occupation Role
Used when talking about jobs, especially in buildings like hotels or clubs.
The hotel doorkeeper greeted guests with a warm smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Imparts a sense of authority as they control entry.
The doorkeeper wouldn't let anyone without an invitation inside.
Pro Tip 3/3Responsibility
Emphasizes responsibility for security and guest management.
It's the doorkeeper's job to ensure everyone's safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Occupation Role
Used when talking about jobs, especially in buildings like hotels or clubs.
The hotel doorkeeper greeted guests with a warm smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Imparts a sense of authority as they control entry.
The doorkeeper wouldn't let anyone without an invitation inside.
Pro Tip 3/3Responsibility
Emphasizes responsibility for security and guest management.
It's the doorkeeper's job to ensure everyone's safety.
Pro Tip 1/3Occupation Role
Used when talking about jobs, especially in buildings like hotels or clubs.
The hotel doorkeeper greeted guests with a warm smile.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Imparts a sense of authority as they control entry.
The doorkeeper wouldn't let anyone without an invitation inside.
Pro Tip 3/3Responsibility
Emphasizes responsibility for security and guest management.
It's the doorkeeper's job to ensure everyone's safety.
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Video examples
Four sisters in Ancient...
The whip lies ready for his arrival. No one knows who smashed the dish, but Dad will call the undertaker to torture it out of them, if he must. The doorkeeper opens the front door to the house. A hush comes over the anxious slaves.
Video examples
Four sisters in Ancient...
The whip lies ready for his arrival. No one knows who smashed the dish, but Dad will call the undertaker to torture it out of them, if he must. The doorkeeper opens the front door to the house. A hush comes over the anxious slaves.
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