Guards

/ ɡɑːdz /

plural noun

1. 1. (esp in European armies) any of various regiments responsible for ceremonial duties and, formerly, the protection of the head of state

      the Life Guards

      the Grenadier Guards

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Guards regiment

Example Sentences

She asked CalMatters not to fully identify her because she feared retaliation by CoreCivic guards for speaking with a reporter.

From Los Angeles Times

The prime minister and witnesses have praised rabbi Walker and the security guards as "heroes" for their actions.

From BBC

Rigorously self-educated about the law and routinely targeted by guards, these inspiring subjects have stayed dedicated to nonviolent reform.

From Los Angeles Times

A rabbi and security guards from a Manchester synagogue have been praised as "heroes" by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for their actions when the building came under attack.

From BBC

The trust paid tribute to the security guards at the synagogue and the police officers who responded.

From BBC

Related Words

• cover 
• defend 
• escort 
• keep 
• look after 
• observe 
• oversee 
• patrol 
• preserve 
• safeguard 
• secure 
• shield 
• supervise