usher
/ˈʌʃər/
verb
- To show or guide someone to a place, especially politely or formally.
- The host ushered the guests into the dining room.
- She ushered the children out of the classroom when the fire alarm rang.
- He ushered me to a comfortable chair by the window.
- To mark the beginning or introduction of something new.
- The invention of the smartphone ushered a new era of communication.
- The discovery of electricity ushered countless technological advances.
- The peace treaty ushered a period of stability in the region.
noun
- A person who shows people to their seats in a theater, church, or other venue.
- The usher led us to our seats in the front row.
- A friendly usher handed us a program at the door.
- The wedding usher helped guests find their places.
- A person who escorts or guides others, especially in a formal setting.
- The court usher announced the judge's entrance.
- An usher at the conference showed attendees to the correct meeting room.
- The museum usher directed visitors to the new exhibit.
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