night watchman

noun

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

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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 Months later, the USDA official returned with more suggestions to contain the cats, including hiring a night watchman for the cats, reducing the number of cats, or increasing the height of the historic brick wall that surrounds the museum. Jeff Kottkamp, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025 All of the stallions were settled into their stalls for the night under the watchful gaze of night watchman, Alton Stone, who was filling in for the regular night watchman. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for night watchman

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“Night watchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20watchman. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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