doorwoman
Building's female gatekeeper
A doorwoman is a woman employed to stand at the entrance of a building—typically an upscale apartment building or hotel—to greet residents, screen visitors, and assist with packages and deliveries.
The role combines security with hospitality: The doorwoman held the door and called me a cab.
Guest services attendant
- attendantOne who assists others
- bellhopHotel luggage attendant
- porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
- valetPersonal servant or parker
receptionist · housekeeper · superintendent · umbrella · luggage · packages · dry cleaning · deliveries
Entryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- entrywayPassage serving as entrance
portal · gateway · reception · hallway · corridor · archway · stoop · porch
Watchful defensive attention
- sentryGuard on duty
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
screening · identification · visitor log · watchful · vigilant · checkpoint · camera · intercom
concierge
Guest services attendant
valet · receptionist · housekeeper · superintendent · umbrella · luggage · packages · dry cleaning · deliveries · errands
lobby
Entryway or influence-seeking
entryway · portal · gateway · reception · hallway · corridor · archway · stoop · porch · canopy
guard
Watchful defensive attention
- sentryGuard on duty
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
monitor · screening · identification · visitor log · watchful · vigilant · checkpoint · camera · intercom · buzzer
greeter
One who welcomes arrivals
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- uniformedWearing prescribed outfit
professional · friendly · helpful · attentive · gracious · cordial · smile · tip · holiday bonus · first impression
doorwomanbouncer
Venue entrance enforcer
security guard · gatekeeper · intruder · trespasser · gatecrasher
doorwomanintruder
Unauthorized person present
resident · tenant · trespasser · burglar · building owner