(chiefly Canada, US) A cut of beef taken from the thick end of the short loin; it has a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin; a porterhouse steak.

plural of porter

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of porter

plural of portent

present participle of portend

simple past tense and past participle of portend

(uncountable) The carrying or transportation of goods by a porter (“person who carries luggage and related objects”) or other person. / (uncountable) Porters regarded collectively.

The occupation of, or services provided by, a porter (“person in control of the entrance to a building”).

A hotel worker who carries luggage to the rooms of guests.

simple past tense and past participle of porter