Bodyguard

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑdiˌɡɑrd/

Definitions of bodyguard

noun a person or group of people employed to protect someone, especially a famous person or politician

Example Sentences

A1 The bodyguard protected the famous singer from fans.

A2 The bodyguard escorted the VIP to the event.

B1 The bodyguard was trained in self-defense techniques.

B2 The bodyguard carried a concealed weapon for added security.

C1 The bodyguard's main priority was to ensure the safety of their client at all times.

C2 The bodyguard was highly skilled in threat assessment and risk management.

Examples of bodyguard in a Sentence

formal The celebrity hired a bodyguard to ensure her safety at public events.

informal I feel like a bodyguard when I walk my little sister to school.

slang That guy acts like he's the bodyguard of the group, always watching out for everyone.

figurative My best friend is like my emotional bodyguard, always there to protect me from negativity.

Grammatical Forms of bodyguard

• past tense: guarded
• plural: bodyguards
• comparative: more bodyguard
• superlative: most bodyguard
• present tense: bodyguards
• future tense: will bodyguard
• perfect tense: have guarded
• continuous tense: is guarding
• singular: bodyguard
• positive degree: bodyguard
• infinitive: to bodyguard
• gerund: bodyguarding
• participle: guarding

Origin and Evolution of bodyguard

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bodyguard' originated from the Old English word 'bodigegard' which translates to 'one who protects the body'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to individuals who protected the physical body of a person, the term 'bodyguard' has evolved to encompass a wider range of security personnel who provide protection and security services to individuals or groups.