Synonyms for

Watchman

Verb / ˈwɑ:tʃmʌn / Another word for watchman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person whose job is to guard a building or property, and to keep watch.

Synonyms & similar words

securityguard watcher guard sentinel keeper patrolman lookout watcher observer protector custodian caretaker gatekeeper doorkeeper warden policeman policewoman sheriff constable officer

Example sentences

  1. The watchman patrolled the factory grounds.
  2. The watchman sounded the alarm when he saw the intruder.
  3. The watchman was on duty all night.
  4. The watchman checked everyone's ID before letting them into the building.
  5. The watchman wore a uniform and carried a flashlight.

Quotes

  • The watchman sleeps, and dreams of rust, and creaking axle, and iron shod feet that trample down the grassy lawn and pierce the quaking sod. - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • The watchman of the night opens the gate to me. - Black Elk
  • The watchman is blind in darkness and full of apprehension at daylight. - Leonardo da Vinci

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