Gaoler (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who guards prisoners.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The gaoler led the prisoner down the dark corridor to his cell.
- A gaoler was assigned to keep a close eye on the notorious inmate.
- In the 19th century, the gaoler was responsible for doling out punishment to unruly prisoners.
- The corrupt gaoler was fired after it was discovered he was smuggling contraband into the prison.
- As the new gaoler, John was tasked with maintaining order in the overcrowded facility.