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crossing guard

American  

noun

  1. an auxiliary police officer, community volunteer, etc., who directs traffic and assists children in crossing a street near a school.


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Police were reviewing footage of the scene to determine whether the crossing guard was negligent, he told reporters.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

A crossing guard is making $14,000 a month mailing out her musings from the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“I want to protect the women of our country,” he insisted, dressed in a reflective jacket that made him look like a crossing guard.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2025

And below that: Become a school crossing guard.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2024

Ms. Post, the crossing guard, was standing there with her arms out.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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