security

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: se-cu-ri-ty (4)

English Definition

The state of being free from danger or threat.

Example Sentence

There is tight security at the airport.

US IPA /səˈkjʊr.ə.t̬i/

UK IPA /sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/

safety protection defense safeguard shield

danger insecurity risk