ward ward /ˈwɔrd/

noun

1. () A person who is under the protection or in the custody of another  ( ward )
   a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
     The social worker diligently cared for the needs of each ward under their supervision.
   The social worker diligently cared for the needs of each ward under their supervision.
   
2. () A district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections  ( ward )
   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  ( hospital ward , ward )
   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
   they put her in a 4-bed ward
   
   
4. A division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)  ( cellblock , ward )
   a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
   
   

verb

1. Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect  ( ward , guard )
   watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
    Guard my possessions while I'm away
   guard my possessions while I'm away
   

 Ward

noun

1. United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)  ( Aaron Montgomery Ward , Montgomery Ward , Ward )
   United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)
   
   
2. English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)  ( Mary Augusta Arnold Ward , Mrs. Humphrey Ward , Ward , Mary Augusta Ward )
   English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)
   
3. English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)  ( Barbara Ward , Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth , Ward )
   English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)