- A keeper; a guardian; a watchman. - An officer who keeps or guards; a keeper; as, the warden of
a prison. - A head official; as, the warden of a college; specifically
(Eccl.), a churchwarden. - A large, hard pear, chiefly used for baking and roasting.
Warden system Warden system is an informal method of communication used to pass information to United States citizens living in affected areas overseas during emergencies.