policeman

noun
UK: /pəˈliːsmən/
US: /pəˈliːsmən/

  1. A male member of the police force.

    1. The policeman helped the lost child find her mother.
    2. The policeman directed traffic after the accident on the highway near my house.

  2. A man whose job is to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and protect the public.

    1. The policeman arrived quickly at the scene of the robbery.
    2. The policeman testified in court about the evidence he had collected at the crime scene.

Synonyms

officer cop constable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "policeman" in English means: A male member of the police force., A man whose job is to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and protect the public..

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

Synonyms for "policeman": officer, cop, constable.

Example usage of "policeman": "The policeman helped the lost child find her mother.". More examples on the page.