warden

noun
UK: /ˈwɔːrdən/
US: /ˈwɔːrdən/

  1. A person in charge of a prison.

    1. The warden checked all the cells last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new warden implemented strict rules to maintain order in the prison. [ ] [ ]

  2. An official who is responsible for protecting or supervising something.

    1. The park warden patrols the area to prevent vandalism. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a fire warden, she ensures that all safety protocols are followed during drills. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person who is in charge of a building or group of people.

    1. The warden manages the student dorms effectively. [ ] [ ]
    2. The warden oversaw the distribution of resources to the flood victims. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

jailer governor supervisor keeper guard caretaker

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "warden" in English means: A person in charge of a prison., An official who is responsible for protecting or supervising something., A person who is in charge of a building or group of people..

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

Synonyms for "warden": jailer, governor, supervisor, keeper, guard, caretaker.

Example usage of "warden": "The warden checked all the cells last night.". More examples on the page.