Word
guardsmen
Phoneticsguards·men, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɑɹdzmɪn/
UK/ɡˈɑːdzmɛn/
Plural noun
Definition
n. soldiers who belong to a special group that protects a leader, a royal family, or an important building. They are often seen standing at attention at palaces or during official ceremonies.
n. soldiers assigned to a guard unit, typically tasked with protecting a monarch, a high-ranking official, or a strategic location. The plural form of 'guardsman'.
Examples
“The guardsmen stood perfectly still outside the palace gates.”
“During the national parade, the guardsmen marched in perfect unison while wearing their traditional ceremonial uniforms.”
“The historical accounts describe how the elite guardsmen remained loyal to the crown even as the revolutionary forces began to encircle the capital city.”
Examples
simple
“The guardsmen stood perfectly still outside the palace gates.”
contextual
“During the national parade, the guardsmen marched in perfect unison while wearing their traditional ceremonial uniforms.”
complex
“The historical accounts describe how the elite guardsmen remained loyal to the crown even as the revolutionary forces began to encircle the capital city.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “guardsmen” in context.
Verb
01. bypass guardsmen
“The intruders tried to bypass the guardsmen by using a side entrance.”
verb + noun
02. deploy guardsmen
“The government decided to deploy guardsmen to secure the perimeter.”
verb + noun
03. guardsmen patrol
“The guardsmen patrol the palace grounds every two hours.”
noun + verb
04. guardsmen salute
“The guardsmen salute as the royal motorcade passes through the arch.”
noun + verb
05. guardsmen stand
“The guardsmen stand at attention regardless of the weather.”
noun + verb
06. inspect guardsmen
“The general arrived early to inspect the guardsmen before the parade.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. armed guardsmen
“Armed guardsmen were stationed at every entrance to the fortress.”
adj + noun
08. ceremonial guardsmen
“The ceremonial guardsmen wore traditional uniforms for the state visit.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. contingent of guardsmen
“A small contingent of guardsmen was sent to protect the embassy.”
noun + prep + noun
10. detachment of guardsmen
“A detachment of guardsmen was visible on the balcony.”
noun + prep + noun
11. change of the guard
“Crowds gathered to watch the traditional change of the guard.”
12. line the route
“Guardsmen were ordered to line the route of the funeral procession.”
Usage
The plural form of 'guardsman'; takes plural verb agreement.
Real-World Examples
“Ms Hochul's plan gives 750 guardsmen the additional mission of monitoring major entry points to the subway.” “The Texas Army National Guard announced that within the next 72 hours, they would deploy 250 guardsmen, along with aircraft, vehicles, and surveillance technology to the border with Mexico.” “Although the guardsmen have been deputized as U.S. Marshals, according to government records, they have limited law-enforcement power.” “Some 19,000 guardsmen will return to their home states in the coming days with about 7,000 expected to stay on in Washington, according to the New York Times.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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