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Usher
01
someone whose job is to show people their seats in a court, cinema, etc.
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
ushers
Who is an "usher"?
An usher is a staff member at a theater, cinema, or other event venue who assists audience members before, during, and after a performance. Their duties include greeting guests, guiding them to their seats, helping with any seating issues, and providing information about the venue. Ushers ensure that the audience is comfortable and that the event runs smoothly by managing the flow of people and addressing any concerns that arise.
02
an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
to usher
01
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
usher
3rd person singular
ushers
Present participle
ushering
Past simple
ushered
Past participle
ushered
