Beefeater Meaning in English
word
ˈbiˌfitɝ
BEE-fee-ter
bˈiːfiːtɐ
BEE-fee-tuh
Definition
A beefeater is a ceremonial guard at the Tower of London, officially known as the Yeoman Warder. They wear traditional uniforms and guide visitors.
Usage & Nuances
This is a specific cultural term for a Tower of London guard; rarely used outside this context. 'Beefeater' can also refer informally to the brand of gin, but the primary meaning is the historic guard.
Spanish: Beefeater - guardia de la Torre de LondresPortuguese (BR): Beefeater - guarda da Torre de LondresPortuguese (PT): Beefeater - guarda da Torre de LondresChinese (Simplified): 御林軍（伦敦塔守卫）Chinese (Traditional): 御林軍（倫敦塔守衛）Hindi: बीफईटर (लंदन टॉवर का गार्ड)Arabic: بيفايتر - حارس برج لندنBengali: বিফিটার (টাওয়ার অফ লন্ডনের প্রহরী)Russian: бифитер (охранник Тауэра)Japanese: ビーフィーター（ロンドン塔の衛士）Vietnamese: beefeater (lính gác tại Tháp London)Korean: 비피터(런던 타워 경비원)Turkish: Beefeater (Londra Kulesi muhafızı)Urdu: بیفیٹر (برطانوی ٹاور آف لندن کا محافظ)Indonesian: beefeater (penjaga upacara di Menara London)
Example Sentences
The beefeaters work at the Tower of London.
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A beefeater wears a red and black uniform.
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Many tourists take photos with the beefeaters.
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Have you ever seen a real beefeater at the Tower of London?
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The beefeaters know a lot of stories about British history.
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You can't miss the beefeater tours—they're both fun and informative.
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