Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for sheriff. Search instead for hohlgriff.
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.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna jumped out to an early lead over former sheriff Alex Villanueva, his predecessor and leading opponent in the race for the county’s top law enforcement job.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"The renewal and change is good, and I think we are going to see a new sheriff in town," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The recent death of a contractor at a SpaceX facility in Texas has been ruled an accident, according to a case report from the county sheriff.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The agency highlighted a project called summary case management, which is reducing the number of trials heard by judges in sheriff courts.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Head bowed, his voice low, the sheriff talks to the attackers.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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