ushering
|ush-er-ing|
/ˈʌʃərɪŋ/
(usher)
guide or escort
Etymology
'usher' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'huissier' (from Medieval Latin), ultimately from Latin 'ostiarius' meaning 'doorkeeper'.
'usher' changed from Old French 'huissier' (Medieval French) into Middle English as 'ussher'/'usher' and eventually became the modern English word 'usher'.
Initially, it meant 'doorkeeper' or 'one who stands at the door,' but over time it evolved into the current meanings of 'one who shows or escorts people' and 'to introduce or mark the beginning of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of ushering; the service of showing people to seats or introducing something.
Ushering at the ceremony requires politeness and attention to detail.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'usher'; to show or guide someone to a place (especially to a seat).
He is ushering the guests to their seats.
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Verb 2
present participle of 'usher'; to cause or mark the beginning of something (to introduce or inaugurate).
Technological advances are ushering in a new era of communication.
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Last updated: 2025/12/20 19:19