warder — A person who guards prisoners in a jail or prison
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who guards prisoners in a jail or prison
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrdər/
Example Sentences
- The new warder was so nervous on his first day that he locked himself in a cell by mistake.
- The warder's keys jingled loudly as he walked down the prison corridor.
- Being a warder requires both physical strength and mental patience.
warder
NOUN[/ˈwɔːrdər/]
A person who guards prisoners in a jail or prison
Prison guard watching over inmates
The warder records every order on his recorder.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Warder derives from the 14th-century English word 'ward,' meaning to guard or protect. Originally denoting a person who guarded castles or fortifications, the term has evolved to primarily refer to a prison officer or jailer in modern usage.
Breakdown
ward (to guard, protect) + -er (one who does; agent noun), literally 'one who guards.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new warder was so nervous on his first day that he locked himself in a cell by mistake.”
“The warder's keys jingled loudly as he walked down the prison corridor.”
“Being a warder requires both physical strength and mental patience.”
“The warder discovered that one prisoner had been secretly training a cockroach as a pet.”
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