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police officer

[puh-lees aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-] / pəˈlis ˌɔ fə sər, ˌɒf ə- /
NOUN
officer of the law
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constable deputy detective marshal military police officer policeman trooper
WEAK
MP arm of the law carabiniere cop flatfoot flic fuzz gendarme law enforcement agent law enforcer lawman lawwoman meter maid mounted police officer patrolman patrolwoman peace officer policewoman sheriff the man traffic officer

Example Sentences

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Plymouth-born actor Zahra Ahmadi, who plays police officer Esther Williams, said she enjoyed it looking at stories "culturally relevant to the area".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"We send our wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the wounded police officer and salute the US Secret Service for their swift and decisive action."

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

She also denied that Erickson hid in the bushes, and said he ran back to the scene, came upon Grossman and her smashed Mercedes and was told to step back by a police officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

In a 6–3 shadow docket decision, the Supreme Court ruled the police officer involved was protected by qualified immunity, without holding a full briefing or oral arguments.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Felix motioned to a police officer waving kids off the sidewalk and into the park.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty