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

Educators and parents in the district have been working as chauffeurs, delivery drivers, bodyguards, and deterrence squads. —Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026

But so many people were hugging me and grabbing my hand – apparently the worst thing that can happen to a bodyguard. —Marta Balaga, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026

But as Duterte’s father, Vicente, had increasingly gravitated toward Malacañang, his son hung out with the family bodyguards—and crafted the persona of a rough-talking bugoy, or hoodlum, in his native Bisayan tongue. —Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026

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