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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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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

Slater, a former security guard and DJ, said his medication was being delivered but on an infrequent basis.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Leroy, who left the military to become a security guard, told police he thought he had been acting all the time on behalf of the government.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

She could accept the security guard was clueless, but Emma knew Anat.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny