policeman

[pəˈliːsmən]

policeman Definition

a male police officer.

Using policeman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "policeman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The policeman stopped the car for speeding.

  • Example

    My uncle is a retired policeman.

  • Example

    The policemen were investigating the crime scene.

policeman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for policeman

  • cop
  • police officer
  • law enforcement officer

Phrases with policeman

  • a police officer who regulates traffic

    Example

    The traffic policeman signaled us to stop.

  • a police officer who patrols a specific area on foot

    Example

    The beat policeman was walking around the neighborhood.

  • a police officer who wears civilian clothes instead of a uniform

    Example

    The plainclothes policeman was investigating the case undercover.

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Summary: policeman in Brief

'Policeman' [pəˈliːsmən] refers to a male police officer. It is commonly used in phrases like 'traffic policeman,' 'beat policeman,' and 'plainclothes policeman.'