policeman
noun
a member of a police force or body.
policemen
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pluralof policeman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We were surprised to hear that two policemen were coming up to Shetland to interview us specially about our sale of a gold pendant to Peter Murrell," Rae said.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Flashing cars carrying heavily armed policemen are patrolling the capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
Months earlier, he had reunited with one of the policemen in the video, Stoll Watt, to announce an upcoming documentary into his obscure and eccentric life.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
As a result, more than 75,000 policemen, soldiers and private security officers were activated for the opening ceremony, and camouflaged soldiers carrying assault rifles became a common sight outside venues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
I laid Helena on a bench in an austere hallway bright with electric light, and two of the policemen searched my knapsack.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
