guardsman

[US]/'gɑːdzmən/
[UK]/'ɡɑrdzmən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. guard, member of a state-controlled reserve force
Word Forms
Pluralguardsmen

Phrases & Collocations

royal guardsman

palace guardsman

Example Sentences

The guardsman stood at attention outside the palace gates.

The guardsman patrolled the perimeter of the building.

The guardsman wore a smart uniform and a polished helmet.

The guardsman saluted as the royal carriage passed by.

The guardsman was tasked with protecting the valuable artifacts in the museum.

The guardsman was trained in combat techniques.

The guardsman's duty was to ensure the safety of the embassy.

The guardsman's presence deterred any potential intruders.

The guardsman escorted the VIP guests to their seats.

The guardsman's loyalty to the king was unwavering.

Real-world Examples

Altogether, there will be more than 2,200 national guardsmen in a region.

Source: NPR News November 2014 Compilation

Mexico had already sent 2,000 national guardsmen to help police its southern border.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" I will have a guardsman outside his door" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

Now, we know that number, the president wants to deploy between 2,000 and 4,000 guardsmen there.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2018 Compilation

A guardsman just rode in from the hills.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

I'll send Hal with a squad of guardsmen to escort you.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

As a 23-year-old guardsman in 1965, Mather led the pallbearers at Churchill's funeral.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

She seized his arm. " Not a guardsman. You. And inside his bedchamber" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

Yesterday, Nixon announced he was nearly tripling the number of guardsmen helping to protect areas in and around Ferguson.

Source: NPR News November 2014 Compilation

And this year, President Trump is planning to deploy guardsmen to the border until his proposed wall is completed.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2018 Compilation

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