policewoman
Americannoun
Gender
See -woman.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of policewoman
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
“Your hair is so nice,” one of the men told Ji-su, a 33-year-old policewoman.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024
The policewoman sucked on a butterscotch Life Saver—I could smell it—and typed everything I said into the computer.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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