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ush·er
 usher
- pronunciation:
- uh
sh
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one who escorts people to their seats in a church, theater, stadium, or the like.
- similar words:
- attendant, escort, guide, pilot, usherette
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| definition 2: |
one who acts as a doorkeeper, as in a legislative chamber.
- synonyms:
- doorkeeper
- similar words:
- bouncer, concierge, doorman, gatekeeper
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| definition 3: |
one of the groom's attendants in a wedding.
- similar words:
- attendant
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
ushered, ushering, ushers |
| definition 1: |
to lead, escort, or show (others) (usu. fol. by into, in, out, or to).
We were ushered into the king's presence.- synonyms:
- escort
- similar words:
- accompany, conduct, direct, guide, lead, marshal, pilot, seat, show, squire, steer
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| definition 2: |
to come before or announce; lead in; introduce (usu. fol. by in).
The treaty ushered in a new era of peace.- synonyms:
- announce, introduce
- similar words:
- begin, herald, inaugurate, initiate, institute, launch, proclaim, start
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| related words: |
attend, convoy, walk |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to act or serve as an usher.
- similar words:
- lead
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