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Definitions

security guard

NOUN
bodyguard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
escort
STRONG
bouncer guardian minder muscle praetorian
NOUN
watcher
Synonyms
STRONG
guard keeper sentinel sentry watchman
WEAK
watchperson watchwoman
NOUN
watchkeeper
Synonyms
WEAK
caretaker curator custodian detective flagger guard keeper lookout observer patrol picket police officer ranger scout security officer sentinel sentry signaller spotter spy ward warden watch watcher
NOUN
watchman
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caretaker custodian patrolman policeman warden
STRONG
curator detective guard keeper lookout observer patrol picket ranger scout sentinel sentry signalman spotter spy ward watch watcher
WEAK
flagman security man

Example Sentences

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Ammel’s husband, Matthew Ammel, was employed as a security guard for Sinema at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

He added that the security guard involved in the incident has "confirmed publicly that he was representing another artist at the hotel at the time".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Bennett and a security guard from the club would bring 20-30 of the jackets that would be placed in a coffin-like cardboard box and pushed into a 2,400-degree oven.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

A security guard told her the agency wasn’t doing in-person interviews, so she headed to a food bank instead.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“Where’s your ID?” the security guard at the library entrance demanded.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older