warden
noun
a person charged with the care or custody of persons, animals, or things; keeper.
wardens
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pluralof warden.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In 2024, the couple began working on the island as assistant wardens, which involved seasonal work between March and October.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
In Africa, after poachers kill a protected animal for its tusks, or its organs, or its hide, wardens are often alerted to the illegal activity by the kettles of vultures circling overhead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
"The council budget can't afford to employ traffic wardens and the income from the parking charges will allow us to employ them," Hampshire said.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
Heritage wardens who patrol Westminster Square 24 hours a day alerted the police to the graffiti, the spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
He called the Chief Ranger of Lands and Forests, and received assurance that word would be circulated throughout the department, and the game wardens and foresters contacted—tomorrow.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
