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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

watchman

/wɒtʃmən/ noun · British & US
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What does watchman mean?

noun

A person employed to keep watch over a place, especially at night, or to supervise a particular activity. A person who supervises or monitors something, especially a computer system.

Example

"The watchman on the roof sounded the alarm when he saw the fire."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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