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
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Diana’s former bodyguard Ken Wharfe remembered the dramatic moment where Diana confronted Camilla at a party.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Big leaguers playing in winter leagues back in Venezuela have historically brought bodyguards with them to the ballpark.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
In the film, Molly (Gina Ravera), who is the friend and roommate of protagonist Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley), is assaulted by a famous singer and his bodyguards.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Bodyguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bodyguard. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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bodyguard
noun
body·guard
ˈbäd-ē-ˌgärd
: a person or group of persons whose job is to protect someone
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