sentry (Meaning)
sentry (n)
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
sentry (n.)
A soldier placed on guard; a sentinel.
Guard; watch, as by a sentinel.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sentry
sentry Sentence Examples
- The lone sentry stood guard at the castle gate, his eyes scanning the horizon.
- The military deployed sentries to patrol the perimeter and prevent infiltration.
- The robotic sentry patrolled the hallway, its sensors detecting any unauthorized movements.
- The royal sentries watched over the king and queen, ensuring their safety at all times.
- The tower's sentry had a clear view of the approaching army, giving the garrison time to prepare.
- The sentries worked in shifts, keeping a watchful eye on the camp throughout the night.
- The sentry's keen hearing alerted him to the sound of footsteps approaching the fort.
- The prison's sentries were armed and alert, preventing any escape attempts.
- The sentry's rifle was loaded and ready, his finger hovering over the trigger.
- The sentries' vigilance protected the city from invaders and ensured the peace and order within.
FAQs About the word sentry
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated eventA soldier placed on guard; a sentinel., Guard; watch, as by a sentinel.
keeper, guardian,guard, sentinel, custodian, warden, warder, minder, observer, bodyguard
No antonyms found.
The lone sentry stood guard at the castle gate, his eyes scanning the horizon.
The military deployed sentries to patrol the perimeter and prevent infiltration.
The robotic sentry patrolled the hallway, its sensors detecting any unauthorized movements.
The royal sentries watched over the king and queen, ensuring their safety at all times.
