1
as in custodian
a person or group that watches over someone or something
in his role as warden of the school, a principal must provide a safe environment for the students
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of warden
Seven prison employees, including former warden Randall Hepp, have been charged in the death of Maier.
—
Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Though not as physically large a man as Homan, Bull Connor, emboldened by his ties to the Ku Klux Klan and gubernatorial patron, projected the kind of sadistic confidence reminiscent of that portrayed by actor Strother Martin as the prison warden in Cool Hand Luke.
—David McGrath, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
The cellmate was planted by the warden to extract information that will allow the government to apprehend the revolutionary’s cohorts and that brings its own pain as the men grow closer.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
There, he and a group of other boys are tasked with digging precise holes every day under the watch of the strict warden.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for warden
Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Though not as physically large a man as Homan, Bull Connor, emboldened by his ties to the Ku Klux Klan and gubernatorial patron, projected the kind of sadistic confidence reminiscent of that portrayed by actor Strother Martin as the prison warden in Cool Hand Luke.
—David McGrath, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
The cellmate was planted by the warden to extract information that will allow the government to apprehend the revolutionary’s cohorts and that brings its own pain as the men grow closer.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
There, he and a group of other boys are tasked with digging precise holes every day under the watch of the strict warden.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for warden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warden
Noun
-
The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
-
The gunman held a hospital worker hostage and shot multiple people, including a doctor, a nurse and a custodian.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.—
Dave Birkett,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2022
-
Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.—
Jason Frakes,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Nov. 2022
Noun
-
The fee for the event is $6 per person and is limited to a total of 25 children, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
-
If the material is not removed or relocated to an adults-only section within 60 days, the parent or guardian can sue the library.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The Telegram channel said the janitor placed Saitiev on wooden boards and alerted the concierge to call an ambulance.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
-
Charlie Day played her son, janitor/man-child Charlie Kelly.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Star guard Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in the first quarter of the Mavericks' loss to the Sacramento Kings, ending his season and leaving his availability for the start of the 2025-26 campaign in doubt.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
-
But as Pirates coach Bo Patton sees it, there are two ways to look at what the 6-foot-4 senior guard/forward brings to the team.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Parent was only 18 and visiting Garretson, the caretaker, at the Cielo Drive guest house.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
-
When no one answered at the home, the caretaker contacted neighborhood security to conduct a welfare check at the home.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Singh hails the series’ secondary and tertiary cast, who played warders and prisoners.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2025
-
Turns out the dude isn't foe, but friend… the warder of a Yellow Ajah named Ryma, who wants to protect them.—
Alex Raiman,
EW.com,
15 Sep. 2023
Articles Related to warden
Cite this Entry
“Warden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warden. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share