usher — a person who shows people to their seats in a theater, church, or other public venue
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater, church, or other public venue
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌʃər/
Example Sentences
- The clumsy usher accidentally ushered the bride's family to the groom's side!
- The invention of smartphones ushered in the age of constant connectivity.
- The movie theater usher caught someone trying to sneak popcorn from another theater.
usher
NOUN[/ˈʌʃər/]
a person who shows people to their seats in a theater, church, or other public venue
a person who shows people to their seats in a theater, church, or other public venue
The usher stays calm while others become a rusher from the crusher!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French huissier, meaning a doorkeeper or court official. It ultimately traces to Latin ostium (door), reflecting the original role of greeting and directing people at entrances.
Breakdown
Middle French huissier (doorkeeper) + Latin ostium (door) with agent suffix -er, denoting one who performs the action of ushering or directing at a threshold.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The clumsy usher accidentally ushered the bride's family to the groom's side!”
“The invention of smartphones ushered in the age of constant connectivity.”
“The movie theater usher caught someone trying to sneak popcorn from another theater.”
“She volunteered as an usher at the graduation ceremony.”
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