warden

UK
/ˈwɔː.dən/
US
/ˈwɔrdən/

Translations

wardennoun
wardens
pl
UK
/ˈwɔː.dən/
US
/ˈwɔrdən/
The prison warden is responsible for the safety of all inmates.
Начальник тюрьмы отвечает за безопасность всех заключенных.
The museum warden ensures that all exhibits are well-preserved.
Хранитель музея следит за тем, чтобы все экспонаты были хорошо сохранены.
The park warden gave us a map of the hiking trails.
Смотритель парка дал нам карту туристических троп.
wardenverb
wardened
Past Simple
wardened
Past Participle
wardening
Gerund
Rare/archaic but attested verb meaning to guard or supervise.
wardenadjective
UK
/ˈwɔː.dən/
US
/ˈwɔr.dən/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "warden duties").

Definitions

wardennoun
A person responsible for the supervision and management of a particular place or activity, such as a prison or wildlife reserve.
The warden ensured that all the inmates followed the rules of the prison.
An official responsible for the enforcement of certain laws and regulations, often related to conservation or safety.
The park warden patrolled the area to prevent illegal hunting.
A church official responsible for the maintenance of church property and the management of its affairs.
The church warden organized the annual fundraising event for the parish.
A large, hard pear cultivar traditionally used for cooking (also called a warden pear).
She simmered the wardens in spiced wine for the traditional pie.
wardenverb
To supervise, guard, or manage in the manner of a warden.
During the summer months, volunteers warden the beach to protect nesting birds.
wardenadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or intended for a warden.
The warden badge had to be worn at all times while on duty.