Phrase guide

crossing guard

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A person who directs vehicular traffic so that pedestrians, especially students, may cross the right of way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lollipop lady, lollipop man, school crossing attendant

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

someone who helps people (especially children) at a traffic crossing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: traffic cop

Narrower terms: lollipop lady, lollipop woman

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: guàrdia del pas — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant
  • French: agent municipal — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant
  • Greek: σχολικός τροχονόμος (scholikós trochonómos) — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant
  • Icelandic: gangbrautarvörður — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant
  • Italian: vigile per l'attraversamento — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant
  • Japanese: 学童擁護員 (gakudōyōgoin) — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant
  • Malay: pengawal lalu lintas sekolah — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant
  • Portuguese: guarda de trânsito — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant
  • Spanish: guardia de cruce escolar — a person who directs vehicular traffic — see also lollipop man, lollipop lady, school crossing attendant