guardsman

American  

[gahrdz-muhn] / ˈgɑrdz mən /

noun

plural

guardsmen

1. a person who acts as a guard.

2. a member of the U.S. National Guard.

3. British. a member of any select body of troops traditionally organized to protect the person of the sovereign.

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guardsman British  

/ ˈɡɑːdzmən /

noun

1. (in Britain) a member of a Guards battalion or regiment

2. (in the US) a member of the National Guard

3. a guard

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Etymology

Origin of guardsman

1810–20; guard + -s ³ or 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

Starting Sunday the funeral home holding his body was surrounded by dozens of soldiers, national guardsmen, and police who interrogated anyone who came close.

From Barron's

“But there’s nothing much to do here,” one guardsman said.

From Salon

Mr. Palmer thanked the guardsmen for their help and walked out of the gym.

From Literature

Schneider, the retired national guardsman, was interested in the class more to cultivate a hobby and hopes to find a local auctioneer to offer his services to.

From The Wall Street Journal

"She volunteered, as did many of those guardsmen and women, so other people could be home with their families," she said.

From BBC