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usher
1[uhsh-er]
noun
a person who escorts people to seats in a theater, church, etc.
a person acting as an official doorkeeper, as in a courtroom or legislative chamber.
a male attendant of a bridegroom at a wedding.
an officer whose business it is to introduce strangers or to walk before a person of rank.
British Archaic.a subordinate teacher or an assistant in a school.
verb (used with object)
to act as an usher to; lead, introduce, or conduct.
She ushered them to their seats.
to attend or bring at the coming or beginning; precede or herald (usually followed byin ).
to usher in the new theater season.
verb (used without object)
to act as an usher.
He ushered at the banquet.
Usher
2[uhsh-er]
noun
James. Ussher, James.
usher
1/ ˈʌʃə /
noun
an official who shows people to their seats, as in a church or theatre
a person who acts as doorkeeper, esp in a court of law
(in England) a minor official charged with maintaining order in a court of law
an officer responsible for preceding persons of rank in a procession or introducing strangers at formal functions
obsoletea teacher
verb
to conduct or escort, esp in a courteous or obsequious way
(usually foll by in) to be a precursor or herald (of)
Usher
2/ ˈʌʃə /
noun
a variant spelling of (James) Ussher
Other 51Թ Forms
- ushership noun
- underusher noun
- unushered adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of usher1
Example Sentences
The German was meant to usher in a fresh atmosphere after Southgate's eight years in charge, but Tuchel was made noisily aware that England's followers do not like what they have seen.
Mayers’ flagship events helped usher in the modern era of American music festivals.
But having thrown herself into something new and learning how quickly she can adapt, Mary has also developed the skill to usher her friends into her world accordingly.
As it got closer to game time, the singer was ushered down to the field once again.
The move – which was brought on by a row over immigration – will now likely usher in snap elections.
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