bodyguard

American  

[bod-ee-gahrd] / ˈbɒd iˌgɑrd /

noun

1. a person or group of persons employed to guard an individual, as a high official, from bodily harm.

2. a retinue; escort.

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verb (used with or without object)

1. to provide with or act as a bodyguard.

bodyguard British  

/ ˈbɒdɪˌɡɑːd /

noun

1. a person or group of people who escort and protect someone, esp a political figure

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Etymology

Origin of bodyguard

First recorded in 1725–35; body + guard

Example Sentences

Some highly visible CEOs, such as Elon Musk, now travel surrounded by a bevy of bodyguards.

From The Wall Street Journal

The presidential honour guard is the military force which provides the bodyguards tasked with protecting the head of state.

From BBC

Some of the business world’s most visible CEOs, like Elon Musk, now travel surrounded by a bevy of bodyguards.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the run-up to the US attack early Saturday, as Washington amassed forces in the Caribbean, the Venezuelan leader was described in US media reports as heavily reliant on advisers and bodyguards from Cuba.

From Barron's

Two police officers who were former bodyguards to Najib were convicted.

From Barron's

Related Words

• escort
• security guard