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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In this case, the janitor's expertise in managing the workload efficiently was dismissed, leading to preventable conflict and reduced efficiency.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Other additions: a new accessible bathroom, updating of existing bathrooms, new kitchen space and a janitor’s closet.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
In September, America crowned middle school janitor and talented singer Richard Goodall the Season 19 winner.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
Days after her funeral, a janitor was sent to dispose of her belongings.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Other additions: a new accessible bathroom, updating of existing bathrooms, new kitchen space and a janitor’s closet.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
In September, America crowned middle school janitor and talented singer Richard Goodall the Season 19 winner.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
Days after her funeral, a janitor was sent to dispose of her belongings.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Janitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/janitor. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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