security guard

American  

noun

• security guards
  plural

1. a uniformed guard employed by a bank, airport, office building, etc., to maintain security.

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security guard British  

noun

1. a person employed to protect buildings, people, etc, and to collect and deliver large sums of money

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• security guards
  plural

Etymology

Origin of security guard

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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security guard

The security guard is set to receive a Pride of Britain Award, and told the paper that he thought he was going to die in the attack.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

In response to a Freedom of Information request from the BBC in August, the council said it had spent almost £60,000 on safety barriers, administration and for a security guard to keep watch over it.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Patrolling the skies above the 12.1-million-square-foot facility, the flying security guard has logged over 300 flights and reduced bird activity by 80%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

On Sept. 16, security guard Brian Jackson, 48, went to visit a friend at an apartment building in the 3400 block of 5th Street in Riverside.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Is there a problem, sir?” asks a security guard.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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