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Bodyguard

🇬🇧 UK //ˈbɒd.i.ɡɑːd// 🇺🇸 US //ˈbɑː.di.ɡɑrd//

Meaning of Bodyguard

A person hired to protect another person, usually from danger.

In simple words: A person who protects someone from harm.

Bodyguard in a sentence

• The famous actor always travels with a bodyguard for safety.
• After receiving threats, she hired a bodyguard to ensure her protection.
• He worked as a bodyguard for several high-profile clients.
• A strong bodyguard was needed for the concert due to security concerns.
• In movies, bodyguard characters often have dramatic backstories.

How to use Bodyguard

Commonly used in contexts related to personal safety, especially for celebrities or high-profile individuals. The term is neutral in register but may be informal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

noun + 'bodyguard'

Memory hint

Think of 'guard' your body - a protector for your safety.

Related words

Collocations with Bodyguard

• hire a bodyguard
• bodyguard services
• celebrity bodyguard
• bodyguard training

Synonyms for Bodyguard

• protector
• security guard
• defender
• safeguard

Opposites of Bodyguard

• threat
• assailant

Common mistakes with Bodyguard

• Confusing 'bodyguard' with 'guard' - a bodyguard specifically protects individuals.
• Assuming 'bodyguard' can refer to physical barriers - it's a person, not an object.
• Using 'bodyguard' as a verb - it's only a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Bodyguard

What does Bodyguard mean?

A person who protects someone from harm.

What is the definition of Bodyguard?

A person hired to protect another person, usually from danger.

How do you use Bodyguard in a sentence?

The famous actor always travels with a bodyguard for safety.

Can you give another example of Bodyguard?

After receiving threats, she hired a bodyguard to ensure her protection.

What are synonyms for Bodyguard?

Common alternatives include protector, security guard, defender, safeguard.

What is the opposite of Bodyguard?

Opposite meanings include threat, assailant.

What words go with Bodyguard?

It commonly pairs with hire a bodyguard, bodyguard services, celebrity bodyguard, bodyguard training.

What are common mistakes when using Bodyguard?

Confusing 'bodyguard' with 'guard' - a bodyguard specifically protects individuals. Assuming 'bodyguard' can refer to physical barriers - it's a person, not an object. Using 'bodyguard' as a verb - it's only a noun.

How do you pronounce Bodyguard?

US: //ˈbɑː.di.ɡɑrd//, UK: //ˈbɒd.i.ɡɑːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bodyguard?

Commonly used in contexts related to personal safety, especially for celebrities or high-profile individuals. The term is neutral in register but may be informal in casual conversations.