Synonyms

policewoman

American

[puh-lees-woom-uhn] / pəˈlisˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

policewomen

a female member of a police force or body.

Gender

See -woman.

Etymology

Origin of policewoman

First recorded in 1850–55; police + -woman

Example Sentences

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“A South African policewoman told us that we were like guests who came without knocking on the door,” Abu Samra said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

I asked the equine squad for the breed of horses and one policewoman told me, “Percherons, with a few Clydesdales in the back.”

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2024

In one final scene, she reveals her name and her real-life dream: to become a policewoman.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

Ji-su, the policewoman, was in a quiet conversation with her partner looking charmed, until one of the reporters walked over and stuck his camera about a foot from her face, making her recoil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Dad, Mom, Mr. Anderson, a policewoman, and one detective came in after me, and once again I told my story.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

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