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
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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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Richard Goodall, the singing janitor from Terre Haute won America's Got Talent.
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2024
Advertisement The healthcare union has about 19,000 members in California, including psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, janitors and social workers.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
The school janitor from Terre Haute, Ind., stole hearts, including that of judge Heidi Klum, and inspired with his earnest covers of Journey, Michael Bolton, and Survivor.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
Goodall is a 55-year-old elementary school janitor who lives in Terre Haute, Indiana.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2024
Advertisement The healthcare union has about 19,000 members in California, including psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, janitors and social workers.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
The school janitor from Terre Haute, Ind., stole hearts, including that of judge Heidi Klum, and inspired with his earnest covers of Journey, Michael Bolton, and Survivor.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
Goodall is a 55-year-old elementary school janitor who lives in Terre Haute, Indiana.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Janitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/janitor. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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