Janitor Definition

jănĭ-tər
janitors
noun
A doorman or doorkeeper.
Webster's New World
The custodian of a building, who maintains the heating system, does routine repairs, general cleaning, etc.
Webster's New World

A doorman.

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Noun

Singular:
janitor
Plural:
janitors

Origin of Janitor

  • Latin iānitor doorkeeper from iānua door from iānus archway ei- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin ianitor (doorkeeper)

    From Wiktionary

Janitor Sentence Examples

  • This 1997 drama is about a janitor who is actually a genius.

  • The cab driver tells the janitor where he found his fare.

  • A janitor was mopping down the hall, and she stood once more in front of the closed door to Ashley's room.

  • She trailed, even more perplexed when the janitor waxing the floor called out a cheerful, "Hey, Toby!"

  • There is a part-time janitor for the building, who will work closely with the Administrator on a day-to-day basis.

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