"doorstaff" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From door + staff. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|door|staff}} door + staff Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} doorstaff pl (plural only)
  1. The employees who man a door in order to restrict access to a nightclub or similar establishment. Tags: plural, plural-only
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