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.
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The policemen were investigating the crime scene.
policeman Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for policeman
- cop
- police officer
- law enforcement officer
Phrases with policeman
Example
The traffic policeman signaled us to stop.
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.'
