noun
Uncommon
bodyguard
BO-dee-gahd
Bodyguard (noun) means a person, often armed and trained, employed to protect someone from physical harm. Example: “The celebrity never went anywhere without her bodyguard.”
noun
1
A person, often armed and trained, employed to protect someone from physical harm.
"The celebrity never went anywhere without her bodyguard."
"Two bodyguards flanked the president as he left the stage."
verb
1
To act as a protective escort for someone.
"He was hired to bodyguard the visiting diplomat during her stay."
How to use bodyguard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to physically protect another person from harm.
Common pairings
personal bodyguard
hire a bodyguard
act as bodyguard
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Word forms
- Plural
- bodyguards
- Third person singular
- bodyguards
- Past tense
- bodyguarded
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of body and guard.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for bodyguard
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What does “bodyguard” mean?
The word “bodyguard” means a person, often armed and trained, employed to protect someone from physical harm. In plain terms, someone whose job is to physically protect another person from harm.
How do you pronounce “bodyguard”?
“Bodyguard” is pronounced BO-dee-gahd (/ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bodyguard” in a sentence?
Here is “bodyguard” used in a sentence: “The celebrity never went anywhere without her bodyguard.”
What part of speech is “bodyguard”?
Depending on how it is used, “bodyguard” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “bodyguard” a common word?
“Bodyguard” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bodyguard” have?
“Bodyguard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, often armed and trained, employed to protect someone from physical harm.
