bodyguard

[US]/ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/
[UK]/ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. protector, guardian, security officer
A professional who ensures the safety of others.

Phrases & Collocations

bodyguard training

Example Sentences

The Queen’s bodyguard is〔are〕 standing at the entrance.

His bodyguard was armed with a pistol.

He keeps a bodyguard of ten men.

he had his bodyguards throw Chris out.

stood with a bodyguard alongside; honked and drove up alongside.

she would have to employ a permanent bodyguard in the house, someone who would blend in.

She has to have an armed bodyguard wherever she goes.

Marlin Godfrey and David Anthony Kittrell say the fight was started by Iverson's bodyguard and entourage when the two refused to vacate a VIP section for Iverson at the Eyebar nightclub in Washington.

After leaving the airport boards, the bodyguards hand takes a Shanghai map research route, then has irised out two hospitals with the pen nearby Mill's several traveling schedule.

Jabbing the air with a walking stick and flanked by aides and bodyguards, Bashir called the court's decision a conspiracy designed to recolonize his country.

Real-world Examples

There were 8 bodyguards with the guy.

Source: American English dialogue

So he has two big bodyguards. It's true.

Source: American English dialogue

He has refused the military bodyguards used by past presidents.

Source: VOA Special December 2018 Collection

Clownfish use sea anemones as their home and personal bodyguards.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

I don't need a bodyguard. - You got one now.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

No, you just want a bodyguard so you don't become somebody's side dish.

Source: Ice Age 1 Highlights

Ever since then, Yamani surrounded himself with tough British bodyguards, and he kept his movements secret.

Source: Listen to this 3 Advanced English Listening

But the kittiwakes have a pair of bodyguards.

Source: Nordic Wild Style Chronicles

You here for the bodyguard position?

Source: Arrow Season 1

The lack of bodyguards was apparent all day.

Source: NPR News December 2018 Compilation

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