police officer

[ puh-lees-aw-fuh-ser, of-uh- ]

/ pəˈlis ˌɔ fə sər, ˌɒf ə- /

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noun

any policeman or policewoman; patrolman or patrolwoman.

a person having officer rank on a police force.

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Origin of police officer

First recorded in 1790–1800

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How to use police officer in a sentence

A byproduct of her time as a police officer is that it made her, in a sense, bilingual.
A Georgetown professor trades her classroom for a police beat|Ronald S. Sullivan Jr.|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
Court hearings for minor offenses are between the police officer, the person cited and an administrative commissioner.
Despite Crackdown Announcement, Not Much COVID-19 Enforcement Is Happening|Jesse Marx|February 11, 2021|Voice of San Diego
At least one rioter beat a police officer with a pole that was flying an American flag.
I was skeptical of Democrats pursuing a second impeachment. I was wrong.|Karen Tumulty|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
Soon after, Umansky filed a request for the records of every police officer who had at least one substantiated complaint.
ProPublica’s “NYPD Files” Wins John Jay College/Harry Frank Guggenheim Award for Excellence in Criminal Justice Reporting|by ProPublica|February 11, 2021|ProPublica

It shows senior figures being hurried to safety, violent attacks on police officers, a shooting, and rioters wearing body armor.
Graphic riot video, Bumble’s rise, 3D-printed steaks|Hasit Shah|February 11, 2021|Quartz
Smith attended both funerals as a cop and as the husband of Police Officer Moira Smith, who died on 9/11.
The Muslim Cop Killed by Terrorists|Michael Daly|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
One witness said the gunfire began after a traffic collision, which drew the attention of a nearby police officer.
France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
One police officer was coolly dispatched as he lay wounded on the sidewalk.
France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The big slug happened to hit the suspect in the street, passing through his arm and then striking Police Officer Andrew Dossi.
Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown|Michael Daly|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
While traveling this holiday season, a relative and I were pulled over by a police officer.
Obama Is Right on Race. The Media Is Wrong.|Keli Goff|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She was the mistress of the police-officer Peyrade, by whom she had a daughter, Lydie, whom he acknowledged.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
As he entered the side door of the ponderous building the police officer on duty saluted his escort.
The Doctor of Pimlico|William Le Queux
He condoned the infamous conduct of the police officer Contenson.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
Jacob Hayes, long a leading police officer of New York, died.
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The Jewish police-officer, L. M., came and examined me in the strictest manner.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography.|Solomon Maimon

British Dictionary definitions for police officer

police officer

noun

a member of a police force, esp a constable; policemanOften (esp as form of address) shortened to: officer

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police officer

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