Usher

English Meaning

An officer or servant who has the care of the door of a court, hall, chamber, or the like; hence, an officer whose business it is to introduce strangers, or to walk before a person of rank. Also, one who escorts persons to seats in a church, theater, etc.

1. One who is employed to escort people to their seats, as in a theater, church, or stadium.
2. A man who attends a bridal party at a wedding.
3. One who serves as official doorkeeper, as in a courtroom or legislative chamber.
4. An official whose duty is to make introductions between unacquainted persons or to precede persons of rank in a procession.
5. Archaic An assistant teacher in a school.
6. To serve as an usher to; escort.
7. To lead or conduct. See Synonyms at guide.
8. To precede and introduce; inaugurate: a celebration to usher in the new century.
9. To serve as an usher: ushered every Sunday at church.