warden

[US]/ˈwɔːdn/
[UK]/ˈwɔːrdn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. keeper; prison officer; district head; school supervisor.

Phrases & Collocations

prison warden

warden duties

warden badge

warden uniform

traffic warden

Example Sentences

the warden of an old home

the warden of a local nature reserve.

They were taken to the warden's office.

characterized the warden as ruthless.

The warden of the prison signed the release.

He is the warden of an old people's home.

The warden's authority diminished after the revolt.

the wardens shouted a warning and cleared the streets.

the wardens of the forests performed important duties by deputy.

in Africa, paramilitary game wardens shoot poachers on sight.

A traffic warden needs a thick skin to take so much abuse from motorists.

Regulations formerly permitted prison wardens to correct unruly inmates.

We wanted to park in front of the bank, but the traffic warden moved us on.

Real-world Examples

I turned and saw it was the warden.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

David Steele is a warden here on the Farne Islands.

Source: The mysteries of the Earth

Instinctively I knew he was the game warden.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

Was it good behavior or bad behavior with the warden?

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

Well, warden, three of them may be.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

He seemed lifeless. Just then a game warden appeared.

Source: The Trumpet Swan

The warden should have put you in protective custody.

Source: Leverage

I hope Sophie has more luck with the warden.

Source: Leverage

So far, about $2 million has gone into paying for village projects, chief park warden Prosper Uwingeli says.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

So the warden had spoken a prophecy.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

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