watchman

noun
UK: /ˈwɒtʃmən/
US: /ˈwɑːtʃmən/

  1. A person employed to guard property.

    1. The watchman makes sure no one enters at night.
    2. The security company hired a watchman to patrol the warehouse perimeter ensuring its safety.

  2. Someone who watches for danger or an event.

    1. The watchman saw smoke and alerted the others.
    2. The coastal watchman is vigilant, constantly monitoring the horizon for approaching storms.

Synonyms

guard sentry patrol lookout warden protector

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "watchman" in English means: A person employed to guard property., Someone who watches for danger or an event..

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

Synonyms for "watchman": guard, sentry, patrol, lookout, warden, protector.

Example usage of "watchman": "The watchman makes sure no one enters at night.". More examples on the page.