Watchman

Pronunciation: /wɑtʃmən/

Definitions of watchman

noun A person who keeps watch, especially a guard or sentinel

Example Sentences

A1 The watchman patrols the building at night to keep it safe.

A2 The watchman spotted a suspicious person lurking around the premises.

B1 The watchman alerted the authorities when he saw smoke coming from the building.

B2 The watchman's keen eyesight helped him notice a break-in attempt before it happened.

C1 The watchman's vigilance and quick thinking prevented a major security breach.

C2 The watchman's years of experience made him the most trusted security personnel on the team.

Examples of watchman in a Sentence

formal The watchman patrolled the premises diligently throughout the night.

informal The watchman keeps an eye on things around here.

slang Hey, have you seen the watchman making his rounds?

figurative In a world full of dangers, he acted as a watchman for his family.

Grammatical Forms of watchman

• past tense: watched
• plural: watchmen
• comparative: more watchful
• superlative: most watchful
• present tense: watches
• future tense: will watch
• perfect tense: has watched
• continuous tense: is watching
• singular: watchman
• positive degree: watchful
• infinitive: to watch
• gerund: watching
• participle: watching

Origin and Evolution of watchman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'watchman' originated from Old English, where 'wæccmann' was used to refer to a person who stays awake to keep watch or guard.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'watchman' has evolved to encompass a broader range of duties beyond just keeping watch, such as security monitoring and surveillance.