warden
noun
a person charged with the care or custody of persons, animals, or things; keeper.
wardens
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pluralof warden.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We didn't do that as assistant wardens, so learning those skills as we go has been something new for us," she added.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
In 2024, the couple began working on the island as assistant wardens, which involved seasonal work between March and October.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
In Africa, after poachers kill a protected animal for its tusks, or its organs, or its hide, wardens are often alerted to the illegal activity by the kettles of vultures circling overhead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
He recalled a drab maze of run-down buildings inside a vast wooded compound whose tedious daily rhythms moved to the whims of wardens that rewarded the cooperative and punished the defiant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
He called the Chief Ranger of Lands and Forests, and received assurance that word would be circulated throughout the department, and the game wardens and foresters contacted—tomorrow.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
