sentry Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɛn.tɹi/
What Does Sentry Mean?
As a noun, sentry means A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base. It is also used to mean Sentry duty; time spent being a sentry.
Word Facts for Sentry
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɛn.tɹi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | scout, picket and watch |
| Plural | sentries |
Sentry Definition (Noun)
- A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
- Sentry duty; time spent being a sentry.
- A form of drag to be towed underwater, which on striking bottom is upset and rises to the surface.
- A watchtower.
- An animal like a marmot tasked with alerting the pack to danger.
Synonyms of Sentry
Sentry synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sentry
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Sentry in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
sentry (plural sentries)
Words That Rhyme With Sentry
Origin of Sentry
From earlier sentrie, sentery, of uncertain origin. Perhaps an alteration of sentinel or sanctuary; or perhaps from Old French senteret (“a path”), diminutive of sentier, from Medieval Latin semitarius (“a path”).
How Do You Say Sentry?
The standard pronunciation of sentry is //ˈsɛn.tɹi//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sentry
What part of speech is sentry?
Sentry is a noun.
What is another word for sentry?
Close synonyms of sentry are scout, picket and watch. See the full list of sentry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sentry?
The plural of sentry is sentries.