janitor
noun
jan·i·tor
ˈja-nə-tər 
1
: one who keeps the premises of a building (such as an apartment or office) clean, tends the heating system, and makes minor repairs
2
Examples of janitor in a Sentence
got a job as the night janitor at the elementary school
according to popular Christian tradition, St. Peter acts as janitor at heaven's pearly gates
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This engrossing read is where my rabbit-hole of knowledge about Milton Humason began, a janitor and mule skinner who helped with the construction of Mount Wilson Observatory, then went on to aid Hubble in several major discoveries.
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2025
These seasonal park employees are largely paid hourly and hold blue-collar roles, such as janitors, trail workers, electricians, painters, and mechanics.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Born and raised in Miami, Hardemon’s work as a janitor for Miami-Dade County parks and recreation inspired him to enter politics.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
While working on making that happen in Los Angeles, Sebert met Guy Roche, a studio technician and janitor who wasn’t afraid to express his opinion.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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Space.com Staff, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2025
These seasonal park employees are largely paid hourly and hold blue-collar roles, such as janitors, trail workers, electricians, painters, and mechanics.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Born and raised in Miami, Hardemon’s work as a janitor for Miami-Dade County parks and recreation inspired him to enter politics.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025
While working on making that happen in Los Angeles, Sebert met Guy Roche, a studio technician and janitor who wasn’t afraid to express his opinion.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for janitor
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“Janitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/janitor. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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