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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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Two victims - a mother who saved her baby in her dying moments and a security guard who was fatally stabbed on his first day shift - will receive posthumous awards.

From BBC • 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

A lone security guard pacing the grounds said authorities closed the facility about a week ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

California built its tradition of open government — including for citizen boards that set the rules for such functions as automotive repair and security guard licensing — precisely to keep well-funded corporate interests in check.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Hi,” Emily said when they approached the security guard.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman