bodyguard

Everyday

1. A bodyguard is a person whose job is to protect an important or famous person from being attacked or harmed. tree →
2. A group of such guards is also called a bodyguard. tree →

In the lessons

In news and stories about royals, presidents and pop stars, bodyguards walk close beside them. In children's play, a big friend may be jokingly called someone's bodyguard. Phrases: «personal bodyguard», «hire a bodyguard», «surrounded by bodyguards».

Examples

• The singer arrived with two bodyguards. tree →
• The president's bodyguards wore dark glasses. tree →
• The prince's bodyguard walked one step behind him. tree →
• My big brother acts like my bodyguard at the park. tree →
• A bodyguard must stay calm and alert. tree →
• The bodyguard stopped the crowd from pushing. tree →
• Besides these, he has a strong bodyguard and a good many cross-bowmen. tree →

Note

Countable noun, one word: body + guard. Close words: guard, minder (UK informal), security officer.