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

Eala was rushed from the court afterwards surrounded by as many as a dozen security guards.

From Barron's

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the council had appointed security guards in response to "threatening behaviour" towards contractors.

From BBC

German authorities said he was legally resident in Germany, had a work permit and had jobs working as a shop security guard and for security companies.

From BBC

Retes, a contracted security guard at the farm that was raided, said he was brought to Port Hueneme Naval Base.

From Los Angeles Times

Nye, who was in the house with a security guard, didn't answer the door.

From BBC

Related Words

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