lawman

noun
UK: /ˈlɔːmæn/
US: /ˈlɔːmæn/

  1. A police officer or other official whose job is to enforce the law.

    1. The lawman arrived to stop the fight.
    2. The town needed a strong lawman to keep the peace and order in the area.

  2. A person, especially in the past, who worked to maintain law and order in a town or area, often in the western United States.

    1. The lawman wore a star on his chest.
    2. The legendary lawman Wyatt Earp is known for his role in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Synonyms

officer policeman sheriff deputy marshal constable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lawman" in English means: A police officer or other official whose job is to enforce the law., A person, especially in the past, who worked to maintain law and order in a town or area, often in the western United States..

The phonetic transcription of "lawman" is /ˈlɔːmæn/ in British English and /ˈlɔːmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lawman": officer, policeman, sheriff, deputy, marshal, constable.

Example usage of "lawman": "The lawman arrived to stop the fight.". More examples on the page.