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
They would be vigilantly watching for the resident policeman who was determined to catch them, he said.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
While working as a military policeman there, he joined a judo club.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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
Friday just before the noon closing when the shop was crowded, a policeman pushed open the street door, hesitated, then continued back into the rear room.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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