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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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But the main witness, the police officer who had initially confronted Gamble, was grim-faced, rigidly polite, and completely serious about his claims.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Dammeier began in law enforcement, working for a decade as a dispatcher, jailer and police officer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

There, she encountered a police officer who had tracked her down.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“I'd like to see your license and registration, please,” the police officer said.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English