janitors
/ˈdʒænɪtərz/
NOUN
1. People who clean and maintain buildings
People employed to clean, maintain, and look after buildings such as schools, offices, and apartment complexes.
1.1. Cleaning and maintaining buildings
People responsible for cleaning floors, removing rubbish, maintaining facilities, and performing minor repairs in buildings.
Synonyms
- custodians
- caretakers
- cleaners
- maintenance workers
- cleaning staff
- sweepers
- superintendents
Examples
- The janitors clean the school classrooms and hallways every evening.
- The office janitors are responsible for maintaining the building and removing rubbish.
Related Words
- attendants
- porters
- housekeepers
- groundskeepers
- stewards
NOUN
2. People who guard or look after entrances
People responsible for watching or managing the entrance to a building and controlling access.
2.1. Guarding building entrances
People who attend entrances, welcome visitors, or monitor access to buildings.
Synonyms
- doorkeepers
- doormen
- doorpersons
- gatekeepers
- porters
Examples
- The janitors opened the main entrance for visitors arriving early.
- The building janitors monitored the entrances during the event.
Related Words
- guards
- watchmen
- attendants
- concierges
- security officers