porter

(noun) a person employed to carry luggage and supplies.

(noun) someone who guards an entrance. Synonyms: doorkeeper, doorman, door guard, hall porter, gatekeeper, ostiary.

(noun) United States writer of novels and short stories (1890-1980). Synonyms: Porter, Katherine Anne Porter.

(noun) United States composer and lyricist of musical comedies (1891-1946). Synonyms: Porter, Cole Porter, Cole Albert Porter.

(noun) United States writer of short stories whose pen name was O. Henry (1862-1910). Synonyms: Porter, William Sydney Porter, O. Henry.

(noun) a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars). Synonyms: Pullman porter.

(noun) a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley. Synonyms: porter's beer.

(verb) carry luggage or supplies. Example: "They portered the food up mount kilimanjaro for the tourists."