Definition of "Ward"

(countable) An English surname originating as an occupation for a guard or watchman.  examples

(countable) An English male given name  examples

A placename

1. A parish of Castleknock, Fingal, Ireland  examples

2. Ellipsis of Ward River.; A river in Ireland  examples

3. A small town in Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand, named after Joseph Ward.  examples

4. Ellipsis of Ward Beach.; A coastline in Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand  examples

5. A locale in the United States:

   1. A city in Lonoke County, Arkansas.  examples

   2. A town in Allegany County, New York.  examples

   3. A town in Saluda County, South Carolina.  examples

   4. A town in Moody County, South Dakota.  examples

6. Ellipsis of Ward County.  examples

7. Ellipsis of Ward Township.  examples

Clipping of Edward.; A corruption of the name Edward  examples

Clipping of Howard.  examples