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View synonyms for house detective

house detective

noun

  1. an employee of a department store, hotel, etc., employed to prevent thefts, violations of regulations, or other forms of misconduct on the part of patrons.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of house detective1

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

At this juncture the house detective appeared at the doorway.

The house detective paced through the long rooms twice and made a careful survey of the balcony.

I should like to know if she has had callers, and who they are; also, if the house detective knows anything of her movements?

It reminded me to wait with what patience I could summon for the house detective.

Trembling like an aspen, the little maid opened it, and the burly form of a house detective appeared at the entrance.

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