noun
porter
A dark brown beer.
The brewery serves a dark brown porter with a malty flavor.
Etymology
The beer was associated with porters, workers who carried loads. The occupational name became the name of the dark beer popular among them.
More examples
- She orders a porter to go with her burger.
- These porters have hints of chocolate and coffee.
- A splash of porter gives the stew a richer flavor.
Forms
porter · porters