nounπShareA person who carries luggage and related objects."By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting."jobpersonserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ant having the specialized role of carrying."The porters carried bits of leaves many times their size back to the ant colony. "insectanimalbiologyjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who ports software (makes it usable on another platform)."Our company hired several porters to adapt the phone app for use on tablet computers. "computingtechnologyjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person in control of the entrance to a building."The porters at the apartment building helped residents carry their groceries inside. "jobbuildingpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away."The bowling alley hired several porters to keep the lanes clean and organized for the next group of players. "jobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong."After a long day of moving furniture, the workers enjoyed a round of porters at the local pub. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareStout (malt brew)."After a long day of hiking, nothing tastes better than a couple of cold porters. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo serve as a porter; to carry.""At the train station, some people porter luggage for tips." "jobserviceworkhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
