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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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The statement did clarify which of the victims was the security guard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Eventually he finds a security guard and asks, “How fast can you get the cops here?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Noor Aziz Ahmadzai, 39, was airlifted to hospital after collapsing following an incident while working as a security guard at Weymouth station last month.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

Jack and I did our peeps’ handshake and we said hello to the security guard.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio