doormen
Building entrance attendants
Doormen is the plural of doorman—a person stationed at the entrance of a building, typically a hotel, apartment building, or club.
Doormen greet visitors, assist with packages, hail taxis, and control access: The doormen at her building know everyone by name.
The role combines service with security.
Identifying uniform or colors
- capCovering for top
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
- coatOuter garment or layer
blazer · brass buttons · tailcoat · formal · polished · crisp · nameplate · whistle
Guest services attendant
- porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
- bellhopHotel luggage attendant
- valetPersonal servant or parker
- attendantOne who assists others
usher · butler · housekeeper · superintendent · tip · errand · taxi · hailing
Entryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- entrywayPassage serving as entrance
- entrancePoint of access
threshold · canopy · awning · apartment · condominium · high-rise · residential · luxury
Watchful defensive attention
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- watchmanBuilding security guard
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
checkpoint · screening · monitoring · badge · keycard · intercom · buzzer · camera
Expression of welcome
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- warmthHeat you feel
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
politeness · helpfulness · opening doors · salute · nod · smile · recognition · regular
livery
Identifying uniform or colors
- capCovering for top
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
coat · blazer · brass buttons · tailcoat · formal · polished · crisp · nameplate · whistle · peaked cap
concierge
Guest services attendant
attendant · usher · butler · housekeeper · superintendent · tip · errand · taxi · hailing · cab
lobby
Entryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- entrywayPassage serving as entrance
entrance · threshold · canopy · awning · apartment · condominium · high-rise · residential · luxury · penthouse
guard
Watchful defensive attention
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- watchmanBuilding security guard
bouncer · checkpoint · screening · monitoring · badge · keycard · intercom · buzzer · camera · log
greeting
Expression of welcome
friendliness · politeness · helpfulness · opening doors · salute · nod · smile · recognition · regular · resident
- hospitality workersservers, waiters, hostess, hosts, bartenders
- hotelshotel staff, hotel room, accommodations, hotelier, innkeeper
- hotel staffbellhop, concierge, housekeeper, front desk clerk, receptionist
- uniformed servicesArmy, Air Force, National Guard, military, firefighters
- city lifecity, urban life, traffic noise, downtown, metropolis
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, lock
doormenintruders
Unauthorized entrants
trespassers · uninvited guests · burglars · ejectors · visitors
- doorman buildingResidence with lobby attendant