watchman

Meaning

One set to watch; a person who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night.

Synonyms

guard

💂

sentry

sentinel

guardian

warder

warden

marshal

watch

⌚

patrol

watcher

security guard

guardsman

💂‍♂️

caretaker

scout

custodian

keeper

observer

janitor

watchdog

lookout

bodyguard

duty period

custody

chokidar

patrolman

charge

soldier

specialist

spokesman

storage

turnkey

vedette

ward

watchmen

security officer

house-keeper

vidette

chowkidar

watch man

guard at night

bank guard

beefeater

on watch

conservation

crier

defend

doorkeeper

gaoler

goalkeeper

jailer

Translations

Wächter

💂

guarda

💂

gardien

💂

bekçi

💂

bewaker

💂

guardiano

wachter

💂

gustos

Gardist

bewaarder

hoeder

φύλακας

wacht

gard

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwɒtʃmən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: waccheman

In summary

From Middle English waccheman, equivalent to watch + -man.