Synonyms for ostiary
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
One who keeps the door, especially the door of a church; a porter.
Forms
- Plural
- ostiaries → door-keepers, porters, gate-keepers, ostiarii…
Example sentences
- porter She had her heavy suitcase carried by the porter.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ostiary | steady | |
| porter | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- porter2
- 9 letters
- ostiarius
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (porter2 = 2 syllables).