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doorman

 
 
/ˈdɔːmən/ noun [C] (plural doormen)

Definition

a person whose job is to stand at the door of a hotel or public building and allow people to go in or out, open car doors, etc.: Doormen catch many fake ID holders by making them sign their name or asking their birth date to compare with what's on the ID.
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