usher meaning and definition

USHER noun

Definition of Usher (noun)

1. Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
   • synonyms: James Usher, James Ussher, Ussher
2. an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
   • synonyms: doorkeeper
3. someone employed to conduct others
   • synonyms: guide

USHER verb

Definition of usher (verb)

1. take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
   • "The usher showed us to our seats"
   • synonyms: show