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Synonyms

security guard

American  

noun

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


security guard British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of security guard

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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A security guard found the SUV shortly before 9:15 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Sam Hamideh knew Abdullah through the mosque and told the BBC's US partner CBS News the security guard would be remembered for his kindness.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

San Diego Police Department Chief Scott Wahl said the suspects ran past the security guard, identified as Amin Abdullah, at about 11:40 on Monday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Abdullah was a security guard at the mosque and a father of eight.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

It was Clarence, the security guard, wading through the crowd of spectators.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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