Definitions

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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An e-scooter rider and a police officer were taken to a major trauma centre after a collision outside Buckingham Palace.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A police officer at the scene of the crash told the BBC a bike and lorry were involved, with the cyclist in a "serious" condition in hospital.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In reality, he was an ex-military police officer who’d been dismissed for misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Ihor’s duty as an emergency police officer also allows the story a broader view, beyond the claustrophobic suffering assembled at the theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Surely they'd meet every police officer they'd ever want to see once they got to the station.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

police officer

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