Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for sheriff. Search instead for bahnbegriffs.
Definitions

sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Another exception was Seth Bullock, the U.S. marshal known for having been the sheriff of Deadwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Those at Pixar, in fact, were so charmed by Wallis’ tours that the author was asked to voice the role of the film’s sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

With 16 in-custody deaths so far this year and 46 last year, oversight agencies and candidates vying for the county sheriff position are pushing for changes at the county lockups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They were finally removed from their camp last October during an early morning operation involving police, immigration officers and sheriff officers.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Greg stares at the sheriff with blunt hostility.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "sheriff" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com