Meaning of porter

Definition of porter

(noun) a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
someone who guards an entrance
United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980)
United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946)
United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910)
a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars)
a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
(verb) carry luggage or supplies; "They portered the food up Mount Kilimanjaro for the tourists"

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