Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A person hired by a private organization to guard a physical plant and maintain order.
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- noun A person who is employed to provide
security for people or property.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a guard who keeps watch
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Examples
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At that point the woman called a security guard, and Ringham was shown to the door.
Chicago Reader 2009
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“My dear,” he said, waving over the security guard.
Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011
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“My dear,” he said, waving over the security guard.
Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011
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We -- it seemed to me that the -- the issue was finished with the officer and the security guard.
ProPublica Photographer Detained By Law Enforcement At The Behest Of BP 2010
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Philpotts walks towards us with Brian the security guard.
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A security guard confessed to letting strangers in to the security area.
Detroit - Criminal investigation requested for elections violations 2010
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The security guard heard the robbers drilling through a neighboring cellar and went to investigate.
Thieves Drill Their Way Into Paris Bank Vault Max Colchester 2010
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Kaori presented her ID and watched the security guard pick up the phone.
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The security guard heard the robbers drilling through a neighboring cellar and went to investigate.
Thieves Drill Into Paris Bank Vault Max Colchester 2010
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A few steps away from Wanda's window, a short balding man in his seventies stood at the front door of the DMV arguing with the security guard.
Waiting for Wanda Dean West 2010
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