policeman
Americannoun
Gender
See -man.
Other Word Forms
- policemanlike adjective
Etymology
Origin of policeman
Example Sentences
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The crew he has selected includes three astronauts and three civilians—a scientist; a person who won a seat on the trip through a lottery; and Ryan Crane, a beleaguered policeman who once saved John’s life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Though he almost immediately broke a collarbone during a practice, he stuck with the sport in the belief that it would make him a better policeman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
"People are afraid," said Nasr al-Din, a 42-year-old policeman who, as a child, lived through the 1991 exodus -- "thrown on a donkey's back with my sister".
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
Witness D also alleged that Pretorius, who was not a policeman but had previously served as a police reservist, was involved.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
A military policeman steps out of a small guard’s hut, switching on a torch and pointing it down.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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