1. plural of guardsman; soldiers who serve in a guard unit or elite military regiment

Examples

• The guardsmen stood at attention outside the palace gates.
• Several guardsmen were deployed to protect the government building.
• The ceremonial guardsmen wore their traditional red uniforms.
• National guardsmen were called to assist with disaster relief.
• The guardsmen marched in perfect formation during the parade.
• Elite guardsmen undergo rigorous training before assignment.