Ward Definition & Meaning

ward
noun
  1. a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
  2. a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
  3. block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care; "they put her in a 4-bed ward"
  4. English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)
  5. English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)
  6. United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)
  7. a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
verb
  1. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"

"Ward" in song lyrics

See how ward is used in real songs:

  • "I represent the third ward"
    504 Boyz f/ Krazy — Roll Roll
  • "And roll through they ward"
    B.G. (Baby Gangsta) f/ Juvenile, Lil' Wayne — Ride or Die
  • "What's up Clinton Park, what's up 5th Ward"
    Big Mello — Party on the Dance Floor

Usage tips for "ward"

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