police officer
Americannoun
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any policeman or policewoman; patrolman or patrolwoman.
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a person having officer rank on a police force.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of police officer
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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We get an example of the buying power of the gangs from another police officer, in a different location.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Zemian and Amundson complied and had started to exit the parking lot when a local police officer drove in.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
He wore the mustache in honor of his father, Alan, a longtime police officer who also taught at Long Beach State before retiring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
His comments come after the mother of police officer Andrew Harper said the potential early release of two of her son's killers felt like an "insult".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Uh-oh, I think, glancing at the police officer.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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