security guard

American  

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of security guard

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

It was during those years that she met Maduro, who at the time was working for Chávez as a security guard.

From BBC

Ms Hamilton, who has been a security guard at the home of the Northern Ireland Executive for 24 years, said her MBE was "unexpected" but "such an honour".

From BBC

Downtown Dallas Inc., a nonprofit that supports the area’s economic development, provides additional security guards.

From The Wall Street Journal

One contract seen by AFP, including a confidentiality clause, showed a Colombian hired as a "security guard."

From Barron's

At one point, the employee said, Reiner lingered inside the gas station after he saw an off-duty security guard in the parking lot outside.

From Los Angeles Times

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