porter

What is the Definition of porter?

Noun:

1. a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
2. someone who guards an entrance
3. United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)
4. United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)
5. United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)
6. a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)
7. a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley

Verb:

1. carry luggage or supplies

Other meanings of porter (synonyms, cognates).