patrolwoman

[ puh-trohl-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural pa·trol·wom·en.

1. a policewoman who is assigned to patrol a specific district, route, etc.

Gender Note

See -woman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of patrolwoman¹

patrol(man) + -woman

Example Sentences

Officers were seeking him in connection with his participation in a protest, where they said he spoke through a bullhorn near the ear of a patrolwoman, causing her temporary hearing loss.

From New York Times

Prosecutors say Patrolwoman Jessica Rondinelli responded to reports of a fight outside a Salem bar in August.

From Seattle Times

Prosecutors say Patrolwoman Jessica Rondinelli responded to reports of a fight outside a Salem bar in August.

From Washington Times

Prosecutors say Patrolwoman Jessica Rondinelli responded to reports of a fight outside a city bar at about 1 a.m.

From Seattle Times

While the traffic patrolwoman, pretending to be Lana Lee, climbed into the rear of the squad car grimacing and shaking a vengeful fist, Patrolman Mancuso faced the camera with his newspaper and frowned sternly.

From Literature