doorperson

Lobby entrance attendant

A doorperson is someone employed to stand at the entrance of a building, typically a hotel, apartment building, or club, to greet visitors, assist with doors, and monitor who comes and goes.

The term serves as a gender-neutral alternative to doorman or doorwoman.

The doorperson hailed us a cab.

In upscale residential buildings, doorpersons often handle packages, announce guests, and provide a layer of security.

hospitality

greeter

One who welcomes arrivals

welcomeHospitable greeting offered
greetingExpression of welcome
smilePleased facial expression

courtesy · assistance · packages · deliveries · umbrella · luggage · directions · tips · gratuity · service

attendant

concierge

Guest services attendant

bellhopHotel luggage attendant
porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
receptionistVisitor-greeting office worker

valet · usher · steward · host · butler · footman · chamberlain · page · uniformed · liveried

security

guard

Watchful defensive attention

bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
gatekeeperOne controlling entry
watchmanBuilding security guard

sentinel · sentry · screener · patrol · monitor · identification · credentials · restricted · authorized · clearance

entry

entrance

Point of access

foyerBuilding's entrance room
lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
thresholdPoint of beginning

vestibule · portal · gateway · canopy · awning · porte-cochere · marquee · entryway

Opposites

access control function

doorpersonbouncer

Venue entrance enforcer

gatekeeper · excluder · barricader · evictor · trespasser

position in spatial/social hierarchy

doorpersonbuilding owner

One who holds title

tenant · resident · executive · guest · visitor

hospitality role

doorpersoncheckout clerk

Store payment processor

valet

Family

door, person, doors, doored, doorway, doorways, doorman, doormen, doorwoman

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G