watchman Definition
- 1a person whose job is to guard a building or area, especially at night
- 2a person who keeps watch over something or someone
Using watchman: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "watchman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The watchman patrols the building every hour.
Example
The watchman kept a close eye on the prisoners.
Example
The watchman sounded the alarm when he saw the intruder.
watchman Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with watchman
Example
The night watchman caught the thief red-handed.
watchman clock
a clock used by a watchman to record the times of his rounds
Example
The watchman clock showed that he had completed his rounds on time.
watchman's hut
a small shelter used by a watchman to keep watch over an area
Example
The watchman's hut was located at the entrance to the construction site.
Summary: watchman in Brief
A 'watchman' [ˈwɒtʃmən] is a person who guards a building or area, especially at night, or who keeps watch over something or someone. Examples include 'The watchman patrols the building every hour.' and 'The watchman sounded the alarm when he saw the intruder.' Phrases like 'night watchman' and 'watchman's hut' are also common.
