bodyguard

noun

body·​guard ˈbä-dē-ˌgärd 

: a usually armed attendant or group of attendants whose duty is to protect a person

Examples of bodyguard in a Sentence

They entered the building surrounded by bodyguards.

a member of the royal bodyguard

Recent Examples on the Web

Jurors were told names of prominent employees -- like his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, and bodyguard Damion Butler -- who were repeatedly mentioned as individuals who allegedly assisted Combs in his exploits. —Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 24 June 2025

The couple has been spending time together as Kelce trains for the upcoming NFL season Taylor Swift's bodyguard allowed Travis Kelce to pull off a romantic gesture as the couple spent a night out in New York City. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 June 2025

When Alec opens the door, the bodyguard immediately shoots him. —Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 June 2025

After Noel's brutal exit in season 7's summer finale, Daugherty went on to play Anastasia’s (Dakota Johnson) bodyguard in Fifty Shades Freed (2018). —James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bodyguard

• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard

Kids Definition

bodyguard

noun

body·​guard ˈbäd-ē-ˌgärd 

: a person or group of persons whose job is to protect someone