sentry

noun
UK: /ˈsentri/
US: /ˈsentri/

  1. A soldier whose job is to guard something.

    1. The sentry stood at the gate.
    2. The alert sentry spotted movement in the dark, raising the alarm immediately.

  2. A person or thing that watches and warns of danger.

    1. The dog acts as a sentry.
    2. Early warning systems serve as sentries against potential cyber attacks.

Synonyms

guard watch watchman protector guardian patrol
sentry verb

  1. To act as a guard or watch over something.

    1. He will sentry the camp tonight.
    2. Automated systems sentry critical infrastructure, ensuring constant protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sentry" in English means: A soldier whose job is to guard something., A person or thing that watches and warns of danger..

The phonetic transcription of "sentry" is /ˈsentri/ in British English and /ˈsentri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sentry": guard, watch, watchman, protector, guardian, patrol.

Example usage of "sentry": "The sentry stood at the gate.". More examples on the page.