Definitions

guard duty

NOUN

lookout duty

Synonyms

WEAK

guard guardedness peeled eye sharp eye weather eye

Example Sentences

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The military has even introduced a new type of guard duty, where soldiers assigned as sky watchers take turns spotting incoming drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

According to Brig Evetts, soldier workload has now been reduced and working time properly managed, with reduced guard duty and kit needing to be cleaned less often.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Pereira had finished his shift on guard duty at Fort Tiuna, where Maduro was sheltered that night.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

However, Gates told Burton that Dixon was a part of the junior reserves which was used for guard duty and it was very unlikely that he saw battle.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2024

“Jackson takes his guard duty very seriously,” S.Q. said knowingly.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart