Guards

/ ɡɑːdz /

plural noun

1. 1. (esp in European armies) any of various regiments responsible for ceremonial duties and, formerly, the protection of the head of state

      the Life Guards

      the Grenadier Guards

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Guards regiment

Example Sentences

“Den les en la madre,” Garcia said to the other inmates in the module, which prison officials translated as an order to assault the guards.

From Los Angeles Times

The associate warden issued riot gear and masks to the guards, who quelled the riot with tear gas, pepper spray, and “flash stun” and “multi blast” grenades, the document says.

From Los Angeles Times

The court heard how security guards found the teenager in a prayer room.

From BBC

He then picked up an ornamental miniature sword and arrow, known as a kirpan and teer to Sikhs, and threatened to kill the guards as they tried to detain him.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Bilodeau and Dailey continued to carry a group of starters that hasn’t gotten much offensive production from the guards.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• defender
• escort
• warden