Doorkeeper

/ˈdɔːrˌkiː.pər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person whose job is to control access to a building, event, or venue, typically by greeting visitors and checking their credentials.

The doorkeeper at the conference ensured only registered attendees entered the hall.

A person who stands at or by a door and manages entry or exit.

The doorkeeper opened the door and welcomed the guests into the ballroom.

A guardian or protector, metaphorically referring to someone who controls access to something important.

The doorkeeper of the sacred temple was tasked with allowing only the worthy to enter.

Middle English dorkeeper, from dor (door) + keeper.

gatekeeper

A person who controls access to something.

keyholder

Someone who has keys to control access, often used synonymously with doorkeeper.

custodian

A person responsible for taking care of a place.

warden

An official in charge of a particular place or it may refer to someone in security.

concierge

A caretaker of an apartment complex or a hotel.

Bouncer

That doorkeeper at the club is just a fancy word for bouncer.