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usher

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʌʃər/ · UK /ˈʌʃə/

Forms: ushered

usher means: A person who shows people to their seats at a cinema, theatre, church, or other event.

noun

SEAT GUIDEB2

A person who shows people to their seats at a cinema, theatre, church, or other event.

  • The usher showed us our seats.
  • Two ushers stood by the entrance.
  • Ask an usher where your row is.

Common phrases: cinema usher, theatre usher, wedding usher

verb

GUIDE SOMEONEC1

To lead someone to a place, often politely or as part of your job.

  • She ushered us inside.
  • The nurse ushered him into the room.
  • Staff ushered the guests to their seats.

How to use it: usher someone into something (She ushered the visitors into the office.); usher someone to something (He ushered us to our seats.)

Similar words: guide, lead, escort

Common phrases: usher someone in, usher someone out, usher someone inside

Questions about usher

What does usher mean?

A person who shows people to their seats at a cinema, theatre, church, or other event.

What is usher in other languages?

Türkçe: yer gösterici · Español: acomodador · Français: placeur · Deutsch: Platzanweiser · Italiano: maschera · 日本語: 案内係

How do you pronounce usher?

In American English /ˈʌʃər/; in British English /ˈʌʃə/.

How do you use usher in a sentence?

The usher showed us our seats. Two ushers stood by the entrance.

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