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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When Hamoud returned to work, a manager accused Hamoud of driving past him and the janitor to intimidate him, and later called Hamoud into a meeting with two police officers present, according to the lawsuit.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
Hamoud also recorded multiple instances of discrimination with one janitor, according to the complaint.
—Natalie Demaree, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
Some professions received carve-outs, including doctors, accountants, real estate agents and hairdressers; while others such as truckers, commercial janitors and physical therapists must abide by the tighter classification rules.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Who Won America’s Got Talent Season 20? Indiana native and janitor Richard Goodall was named the Season 19 AGT winner after impressing the world with his powerhouse vocals.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 June 2025
Hamoud also recorded multiple instances of discrimination with one janitor, according to the complaint.
—Natalie Demaree, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
Some professions received carve-outs, including doctors, accountants, real estate agents and hairdressers; while others such as truckers, commercial janitors and physical therapists must abide by the tighter classification rules.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Who Won America’s Got Talent Season 20? Indiana native and janitor Richard Goodall was named the Season 19 AGT winner after impressing the world with his powerhouse vocals.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 27 May 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 19 Jun. 2025.
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