bodyguard
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.”
How to use bodyguard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to physically protect another person from harm.
Word forms
bodyguarded past tense, bodyguards plural, bodyguards singular
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The celebrity never went anywhere without her _____.
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.