usher: meaning and definitions

One who is employed to escort people to their seats, as in a theater, church, or stadium.

A man who attends a bridal party at a wedding.

One who serves as official doorkeeper, as in a courtroom or legislative chamber.

An official whose duty is to make introductions between unacquainted persons or to precede persons of rank in a procession.

Archaic An assistant teacher in a school.

To serve as an usher to; escort.

To lead or conduct. See Synonyms at guide.

To precede and introduce; inaugurate: a celebration to usher in the new century.

To serve as an usher: ushered every Sunday at church.