lollipop man
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But the veteran lollipop man has decided to hang up his hi-vis for good, and will complete his final shift on the crossing on Thursday, 2 April.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
Reg Bown, from Sale Moor, decided to become a lollipop man at the age of 60 when he took a post at Wellfield Infant School in Sale.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
A Dumbarton lollipop man has been banned by the local council from "high fiving" children as they cross the road.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2015
A lollipop man, a Franck Ribery lookalike and Georgie Thompson's new sidekick on Sky Sports News - just some of the suggestions for Gary Neville's next career move from this week's Gallery.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 15, 2011
For the 66-year-old lollipop man undertook a 28-hour pilgrimage in order to see his wife, Sue, win gold at the World Masters powerlifting championship.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 27, 2010
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