bodyguard
word
/ˈbɑdiˌɡɑɹd/
BAH-dee-gard
/bˈɒdɪɡˌɑːd/
BO-di-gard
Definition
A bodyguard is a person who is paid to protect someone, usually someone important or famous, from danger or attack.
Usage & Nuances
'Bodyguard' is usually a formal job title for someone protecting a VIP. The plural is 'bodyguards.' Common collocations: 'personal bodyguard,' 'hire a bodyguard.' Not usually used for general security staff.
Spanish: guardaespaldasPortuguese (BR): segurança pessoal - guarda-costasPortuguese (PT): guarda-costasChinese (Simplified): 保镖Chinese (Traditional): 保鏢Hindi: बॉडीगार्डArabic: حارس شخصيBengali: বডিগার্ড - দেহরক্ষীRussian: телохранительJapanese: ボディーガードVietnamese: vệ sĩKorean: 경호원Turkish: koruma - bodyguardUrdu: باڈی گارڈ - محافظIndonesian: pengawal pribadi - bodyguard
Example Sentences
The singer's bodyguard stood at the stage door.
basic
The movie star travels with a bodyguard.
basic
He works as a bodyguard for a politician.
basic
After the threat, she decided to hire a personal bodyguard.
natural
The president arrived surrounded by several bodyguards.
natural
Being a bodyguard is risky but can pay really well.
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