house detective
noun
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.
Origin of house detective
1An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
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How to use house detective in a sentence
At this juncture the house detective appeared at the doorway.
The Ghost Breaker | Charles GoddardThe house detective paced through the long rooms twice and made a careful survey of the balcony.
The White Shield | Myrtle ReedI should like to know if she has had callers, and who they are; also, if the house detective knows anything of her movements?
The Cab of the Sleeping Horse | John Reed ScottIt reminded me to wait with what patience I could summon for the house detective.
The Firefly Of France | Marion Polk AngellottiTrembling like an aspen, the little maid opened it, and the burly form of a house detective appeared at the entrance.
The Ghost Breaker | Charles Goddard
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