protector

noun

prə-ˈtek-tər How to pronounce protector (audio)
Definition of protectornext
as in guardian
someone that protects the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector

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Recent Examples of protector With just Poeltl as a true rim protector, the Raptors can’t thrive defensively with a conservative style. — Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 That puts him 11 percentage points better than league average as a rim protector. — Shane Young, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Trump has portrayed himself as the protector of blue-collar workers and has picked one of the most pro-union Republicans in the House, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, to be his Secretary of Labor. — Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025 Strip off all bedding and mattress protectors to be washed. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for protector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
  1. guardian
  2. defender
  3. custodian
  4. protection
  5. bodyguard
Noun
  • Ages 2-5 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.
    — Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The couple were Jaylin's guardians, family members told CBS 7.
    — KC Baker, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of guardian
Noun
  • Dodson is a strong pass defender but so-so against the run.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Don't sleep on the Chargers in this race for the star defender.
    — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of defender
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
Definition of custodian
Noun
  • And while the first dose is highly protective, the best protection comes after the second dose, which is usually given when a child is ready to start school.
    — Dr. Ashish K. Jha, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Vaccines are the only intervention proven to prevent measles, with one dose providing 93% protection against the disease.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of protection
Noun
  • Security firms saw a surge in inquiries, yet executive protection isn't just about bodyguards and armored cars anymore.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Health mentor, life coach, bodyguard, waiter, whatever.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of bodyguard

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