noun
sentry
SEHN-tree
Sentry (noun) means a soldier or guard posted to watch over an entrance or area. Example: “Two sentries stood guard outside the barracks.”
noun
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A soldier or guard posted to watch over an entrance or area.
"Two sentries stood guard outside the barracks."
How to use sentry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA guard, especially a soldier on watch duty.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
stand sentry
sentry duty
post a sentry
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Word forms
- Plural
- sentries
Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly an alteration of "sentinel."
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Rhymes for sentry
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What does “sentry” mean?
The word “sentry” means a soldier or guard posted to watch over an entrance or area. In plain terms, a guard, especially a soldier on watch duty.
How do you pronounce “sentry”?
“Sentry” is pronounced SEHN-tree (/ˈsɛn.tɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “sentry” in a sentence?
Here is “sentry” used in a sentence: “Two sentries stood guard outside the barracks.”
What part of speech is “sentry”?
“Sentry” is a noun.
