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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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A police officer at the Marylander in February said he hasn’t seen evidence of that.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Later in court, police staff members and a senior police officer provided sworn statements, claiming the footage she had requested did not exist.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Levin, who is also a former police officer, said it is possible those colliding with security guards could be charged with battery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

"We are relieved that the President and the First Lady are safe and strong," Netanyahu wrote on X, expressing his wish for a speedy recovery of a US police officer wounded in the incident.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

A police officer told me they need to put those things in place first.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman