Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Ward.
How to pronounce ward:
US
Ward - as a noun
A person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbara wardbaroness jackson of lodsworthA district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mary augusta arnold wardmary augusta wardmrs. humphrey wardBlock forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care
Example: "They put her in a 4-bed ward"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hospital wardHypernyms (Closely Related)
block13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
United states businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aaron montgomery wardmontgomery wardA division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cellblock19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
block13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The nurse checked on the patients in the pediatric ward."
"He was appointed as the guardian of his niece and became her ward."
"The asylum housed many mentally ill wards."
"The politician launched a campaign to improve conditions in her electoral ward."
"The detective investigated the murder that occurred within his precinct ward."
Word Game Points
Is WARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ward is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WARD has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is WARD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ward is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWARD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is WARD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ward is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWARD has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
