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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Reuters news agency reported luxury shops and boutiques were shuttered and surrounded by security guards at the Place Vendome in Paris.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
At this week’s event, where executives traded forecasts and raised toasts behind a discreet phalanx of security guards, the conference agenda was light on climate change and low-carbon solutions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Mr. Rushdie was a fixture at New York events for years, unarmed and unaccompanied by any security guards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Entry is through a metal detector, and bags must be put in the cloakroom or in lockers, and there are more security guards.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
And he ducked back out of the frame.“Our security guards will continue holding your cell phones,” said Dr. Zinchenko.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
