security guard
noun
a uniformed guard employed by a bank, airport, office building, etc., to maintain security.
security guards
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pluralof security guard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Reuters news agency reported luxury shops and boutiques were shuttered and surrounded by security guards at the Place Vendome in Paris.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
At this week’s event, where executives traded forecasts and raised toasts behind a discreet phalanx of security guards, the conference agenda was light on climate change and low-carbon solutions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Savage is adamant about keeping security focused on serving trans patrons, describing the difficult experience of being harassed by security guards at other clubs if the gender on your ID doesn’t match how you present.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Entry is through a metal detector, and bags must be put in the cloakroom or in lockers, and there are more security guards.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“The security guards have the right to conduct random searches. I can assure you that Brianna was not ‘targeted.’”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
