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lollipop man

British  

noun

  1. Official name: school crossing patrol. (in Britain) a person who stops traffic by holding up a circular sign on a pole to allow children to cross a road safely

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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James also worked as a lollipop man at Penyrheol Primary School in Swansea, but suffered a stroke in 2014.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024

A 76-year-old lollipop man said he is enjoying the attention after getting 84 million views for his TikTok dancing videos.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2023

The lollipop man, who patrols the crossing of Worsthorne Primary School, was presented with Lancashire County Council's Unsung Hero award in 2019.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2021

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

"They're out of this world," sighs Jack Mallon, the school lollipop man, who comes to all the children's rehearsal.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 2, 2010

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