Meaning of the word watchman in English

What does watchman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

watchman

US /ˈwɑːtʃ.mən/
UK /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Noun

a person employed to guard a building or property, typically at night

Example:
The watchman patrols the factory grounds every hour.
He worked as a watchman for over twenty years.