| Noun | 1. | ward - a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another | |
| 2. | ward - a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and electionsmunicipality - an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government | |
| 3. | 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"block - housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing" detox - the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified maternity ward - a hospital ward that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants | |
| 4. | Ward - English economist and conservationist (1914-1981) | |
| 5. | Ward - English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)author, writer - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) | |
| 6. | Ward - United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913) | |
| 7. | ward - a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)block - housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing" prison, prison house - a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment | |
| Verb | 1. | ward - watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain" shepherd - watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils | |