crossing guard

American

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

There were other children, a crossing guard and several double-parked vehicles in the vicinity when the accident occurred last Friday, according to NHTSA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 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

Ultimately, though, becoming a crossing guard is as close as I’ve ever gotten to balancing my art and mental health and money.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2024

That crossing guard is in my head again, stopping me from asking.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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