night watchman

noun

: a person whose job is to watch and guard property at night

Examples of night watchman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Filene found them in city directories: James Doyle, depot foreman, Northern Pacific Railroad; Frank Appleton, night watchman. Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 He was rescued by a night watchman. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 The 2006 film – centered on a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History whose job takes an exciting turn when the exhibits come to life – became a massive hit. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025 Magnus Anderson was elected night watchman at Grove City at a salary of $25 per month with a bonus of $1 for each arrest. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for night watchman

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Night watchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20watchman. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster