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

Stevens was one of three assistants who were part of a staff of over a dozen, including bodyguards, nannies, a chef, hair stylist and makeup artist. —Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025

Meanwhile, Johnson recommended that Prince see the bodyguard's doctor, Dr. Michael Schulenberg. —Alex Gurley, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025

After trying to convince the member of Rubio’s security detail to go to his room, the bodyguard got physically aggressive and law enforcement was called to the scene. —Filip Timotija, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025

Round-the-clock protection could require as many as 20 bodyguards working rotating shifts, according to two former FBI officials familiar with security details. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 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