Doorman
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person employed at the entrance of a hotel, club, or other building to admit visitors and provide assistance.
“The doorman tipped his hat and held the door open as the guests arrived for the gala.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdɔːmən/
Syllables
door·man
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Wordle
Starts with DOOR and ends in MAN, both halves are familiar words, making this a satisfying compound to spot
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, plays well as a compound and the MAN ending can hook further letters in adjacent positions
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