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security guardA person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd/

Example Sentences

  • The security guard fell asleep and didn't notice the cat burglar sneaking past him wearing cartoon slippers.
  • Our building's security guard knows everyone's coffee order and acts like a part-time barista.
  • The security guard at the museum takes his job so seriously that he whispers even when giving directions.

security guard

NOUN

[/sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd/]

A person employed to protect property, people, or premises from theft, damage, or other threats

The security guard checks every bag at the museum entrance.
💡 Concept

The security guard checks every bag at the museum entrance.

The security guard works hard to protect the yard!
🎵 Rhyme

The security guard works hard to protect the yard!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɪˈkjʊrəti ɡɑrd/
🇬🇧 UK/sɪˈkjʊərɪti ɡɑːd/

🌳Etymology

Rootsecur
Suffix--ity

🎵Rhyme

hardyardcardregard
hard
yard
card
regard

🔗Collocations

hire a security guard
security guard patrol
armed security guard
security guard duty
night security guard
security guard uniform

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The security guard fell asleep and didn't notice the cat burglar sneaking past him wearing cartoon slippers.

😄 Fun example

Our building's security guard knows everyone's coffee order and acts like a part-time barista.

😄 Fun example

The security guard at the museum takes his job so seriously that he whispers even when giving directions.

Companies often hire security guards to maintain safety and order in their premises.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

security officerwatchmansentinelguardianbouncer

Antonyms

intruderburglartrespasser

Related

securitysurveillancepatrolprotectionsafetymonitor

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