Word: PORTER
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Definition of PORTER
- A person who carries luggage and related objects.
"By the time I reached the train station I was exhausted, but fortunately there was a porter waiting."
- An ant having the specialized role of carrying.
- One who ports software (makes it usable on another platform).
- A person in control of the entrance to a building.
- An employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
- A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
- To serve as a porter; to carry.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "porter" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "porter" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PORTER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PORTER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PORTER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PORTER:
- # the porter effect
- # master of porter
- # playing with porter
- # in terms of porter
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