security guard
noun
a uniformed guard employed by a bank, airport, office building, etc., to maintain security.
security guards
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pluralof security guard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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No police or other authorities were visible at the site, but private security guards blocked access to one warehouse, thought to house other young migrants.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
He said he also provided a group of former veterans to be security guards for some of the bank’s branches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The pros included a vast support network of friends and neighbors, 24/7 security guards stationed at the entrance gate, and scenic lakes, swimming pools and tennis courts throughout her development.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
In addition to the extra security guards milling about, many of the areas that were formerly open to the public were closed off by fences and guarded exits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Even the campus security guards greeted him by name.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
