security guard

noun

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

security guard

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of security guard¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The anonymous security guard spoke of a very strong smell of petrol as he arrived at the scene outside the Louvre where the gang had parked their lorry.

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A security guard radioed to the museum’s command post at 9:35, which notified police 33 seconds later.

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Des Cars praised the security guards who she said acted quickly to evacuate the building as soon as they were aware there had been an intrusion into the Gallery of Apollo.

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But the security guard on their campaign office front door reminds you they provoke strong opinions, positive and negative.

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Some museum staff are placing the blame on years of staffing cuts that have left the Louvre with tough choices over where to position a limited number of security guards and surveillance cameras.

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