janitor — a person employed to clean and maintain a building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person employed to clean and maintain a building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒænɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The janitor found someone's lost homework in the trash can and put it on the lost and found table.
- Our office janitor knows more about what's happening in the company than most managers do.
- The hospital janitor works around the clock to maintain cleanliness and safety.
janitor
NOUN[/ˈdʒænɪtər/]
a person employed to clean and maintain a building
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'ianua' (door), the term 'janitor' originally denoted a doorkeeper or gatekeeper in Roman times. The role evolved from simply guarding entrances and controlling access to encompassing broader building maintenance and management responsibilities in modern usage.
Breakdown
ianua (door) + -tor (one who, agent noun suffix). The agent suffix -tor transforms the noun 'door' into 'one who tends to the door.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The janitor found someone's lost homework in the trash can and put it on the lost and found table.”
“Our office janitor knows more about what's happening in the company than most managers do.”
“The hospital janitor works around the clock to maintain cleanliness and safety.”
“Every student should thank the janitor who keeps their school clean and comfortable.”
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