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ush·er
usher
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- pronunciation:
- uh
shr
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), 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: |
ushers, ushering, ushered |
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 |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to act or serve as an usher.
- similar words:
- lead
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