policeman
Americannoun
Gender
See -man.
Other Word Forms
- policemanlike adjective
Etymology
Origin of policeman
Example Sentences
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Though he almost immediately broke a collarbone during a practice, he stuck with the sport in the belief that it would make him a better policeman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
The steps were already up at the plane and the aircraft door was open, so she asked the military policeman at gates: "Have we missed him? Have we missed Elvis?"
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Having had a cardiac arrest, his life was saved by three of his teammates – a policeman, a firefighter and a flight attendant - who gave CPR for 15 minutes before help arrived.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
But "you're not a soldier or a policeman," Morakinyo told AFP.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
“But you don’t need a key to get out,” the policeman said.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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