air-raid warden

noun

1. a civilian having special duties during an air-raid alert, as directing people to air-raid shelters.

air-raid warden

noun

1. a member of a civil defence organization responsible for enforcing regulations, etc, during an air attack

Word History and Origins

Origin of air-raid warden¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Hastening after him, the girls turned a corner and came face to face with an air raid warden.

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