security guard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of security guard
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Goldsmith even hired a security guard to secure the public picnic bench beginning at 7 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Ammel’s husband, Matthew Ammel, was employed as a security guard for Sinema at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Jorginho has now confirmed the security guard involved was not employed by Roan and that the "matter is now closed".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Bennett and a security guard from the club would bring 20-30 of the jackets that would be placed in a coffin-like cardboard box and pushed into a 2,400-degree oven.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
A security guard standing just inside the door gives us a once-over.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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