as in guards
a person or group of people whose job is to protect someone
They entered the building surrounded by bodyguards.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bodyguards
The man claims that Combs and his bodyguards made threats toward him before leaving the stockroom.
—
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
As well as his four bodyguards, the blast killed four bystanders and injured 16 more.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
As well as his four bodyguards, the blast killed four bystanders and injured 16 more.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near bodyguards
Cite this Entry
“Bodyguards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodyguards. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share