Synonyms of wardens

wardens

noun

plural of warden

1

as in guards

a person or group that watches over someone or something

in his role as warden of the school, a principal must provide a safe environment for the students

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guards
• custodians
• guardians
• keepers
• warders
• sentinels
• sentries
• patrols
• watchmen
• bodyguards
• pickets
• watchers
• watches
• lookouts
• observers
• defenders
• minders
• spotters
• escorts
• watchdogs
• convoys
• gatekeepers
• surveillants
• honor guards
• hacks

2

as in keepers

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner

served as warden for the country estate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• keepers
• custodians
• janitors
• caretakers
• guardians
• watchmen
• stewards
• curators
• sextons
• cocurators

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wardens

According to the post, Kentucky State Police Aviation saw smoke in the area, and wardens and search and rescue personnel were able to access the location, near the headwaters of Cave Run Lake, using a boat. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Game wardens did arrest nine people across Georgia for boating under the influence, the majority of whom were at Lake Lanier. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Wolff then stopped his vehicle and was questioned by wardens. — David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026

The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Game wardens, rescue boat teams and helicopters with hoist capability to assist with water rescues. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Exceptions include their use by police officers or animal wardens in an official capacity, at an archery club or paintball gun club, at a public or private range designed for that purpose, or to protect human life or property. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

There’s also a tiny museum and a house where the island’s wardens live. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

At least two Colorado prison wardens participated in a racist, homophobic group chat on both personal and work cellphones for years, prompting an internal investigation into their conduct that has stretched for 15 months. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 June 2026