Sentry (Noun)
Meaning
A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The guard was stationed as a sentry to alert the rest of the camp of any incoming enemies.
- She was hired as a sentry to keep an eye out for suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
- A lone sentry stood at the door, checking IDs and making sure only authorized personnel entered the building.
- As a sentry, it was his job to monitor the security cameras and alert the police of any potential threats.
- The young recruit was assigned as a sentry to watch for signs of an enemy ambush.