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warden

[wɔːdn]

warden Definition

  • 1a person responsible for the supervision of a particular place or activity or for enforcing regulations relating to it
  • 2an official in charge of a prison

Using warden: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "warden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The park warden is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the park.

  • Example

    The warden of the prison is responsible for the safety and well-being of the inmates.

  • Example

    The university warden is responsible for the management of the dormitory.

warden Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for warden

Idioms Using warden

  • a pilot, especially one who flies for an airline

    Example

    The warden of the sky announced that the flight would be delayed due to bad weather.

  • a person responsible for the protection of a coastal area

    Example

    The warden of the coast warned residents to evacuate due to an approaching hurricane.

  • a person responsible for the defense of the northern border of a country

    Example

    The warden of the north led the army against the invading forces from the neighboring country.

Phrases with warden

  • a law enforcement officer responsible for protecting wildlife and enforcing hunting and fishing laws

    Example

    The game warden caught the poacher who was illegally hunting deer.

  • the chief warder responsible for the security of the Tower of London

    Example

    The warden of the keys is responsible for the safekeeping of the Crown Jewels.

  • a person appointed to keep watch over the border between England and Scotland

    Example

    The warden of the march was responsible for preventing raids by Scottish border reivers.

Origins of warden

from Old Northern French 'wardein', meaning 'guardian'

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Summary: warden in Brief

A 'warden' [wɔːdn] is a person responsible for supervising a particular place or activity, or enforcing regulations related to it. It can refer to a variety of roles, such as a park warden, university warden, or game warden. It can also refer to an official in charge of a prison, responsible for the safety and well-being of the inmates. Phrases like 'warden of the keys' and 'warden of the march' denote specific historical roles, while idioms like 'warden of the sky' and 'warden of the coast' extend the term to other domains.