nounπShareA person, in a church, cinema etc., who escorts people to their seats."The usher at the movie theater helped us find our seats in the dark. "personjobserviceentertainmentreligionorganizationplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male escort at a wedding."John was chosen to be an usher at his cousin's wedding, helping guests find their seats. "personjobfamilyritualsocietycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA doorkeeper in a courtroom."The usher directed the defendant's family to their seats in the courtroom. "jobgovernmentlawpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn assistant to a head teacher or schoolteacher; an assistant teacher."Mr. Evans, the usher in Mrs. Davis's class, helps the students with their math problems. "jobeducationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny schoolteacher."The usher announced the start of the class. "educationpersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo guide people to their seats."The usher guided the visitors to their seats in the auditorium. "serviceentertainmentjobactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accompany or escort (someone)."The teacher ushered the students into the classroom. "actionservicejobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo precede; to act as a forerunner or herald."The new policy will usher in a new era of student participation in school events. "actioneventfuturetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lead or guide somewhere"The teacher ushered the students into the classroom. "directionactionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading