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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA guard, especially a soldier on watch duty.

Easily confused with

sentinel →

Common pairings

stand sentry sentry duty post a sentry

sentries plural

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Origin uncertain; possibly an alteration of "sentinel."

watch scout lookout sentinel picket spotter lookout man

look post watch view guard determine ignore clock

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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.

look post watch view guard determine ignore clock