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Meaning of usher

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

usher

Pronunciation:[ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)][ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)][ˈʌʃ.ɚ]

noun

Definitions

  1. A person, in a church, cinema etc., who escorts people to their seats.

  2. A male escort at a wedding.

  3. A doorkeeper in a courtroom.

  4. An assistant to a head teacher or schoolteacher; an assistant teacher.

verb

Definitions

  1. To guide people to their seats.

  2. To accompany or escort (someone).

  3. To precede; to act as a forerunner or herald.

  4. To lead or guide somewhere