1. a soldier who serves in a guard unit, especially an elite military regiment responsible for ceremonial duties and protecting important people or places
2. a member of the National Guard
Usage: U.S. military

Examples

• The guardsman stood at attention outside Buckingham Palace.
• British guardsmen are famous for their tall black hats and red uniforms.
• The young guardsman was proud to serve in such a prestigious regiment.
• Several guardsmen were deployed to help with disaster relief efforts.
• The guardsman maintained his stoic expression despite the tourist’s attempts to make him smile.
• After basic training, he became a guardsman in the state’s National Guard unit.