security guard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of security guard
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Malkinson, who had been working as a security guard at a local shopping centre at the time of the attack, was wrongly picked out at an identity parade.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Abdullah was a security guard at the mosque and a father of eight.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said the security guard who was inside the mosque was “able to minimize the situation to the front area of the mosque” and saved lives.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
She opens the door to a security guard.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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