noun
watchman
WOCH-muhn
noun
1
A person employed to guard a building or area, especially at night.
"The night watchman made his rounds every hour."
How to Use Watchman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person whose job is to guard a place, especially overnight.
Common pairings
night watchman
the old watchman
Word Forms
watchmen plural, Watchmans plural
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Etymology
From Middle English waccheman, formed from watch plus man.