police officer

noun

: a member of a police force

Synonyms of police officer

• policeman
• officer
• cop
• constable

Examples of police officer in a Sentence

there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident

Recent Examples on the Web

The Justice Department’s civil rights division looked into whether there was a pattern or practice of discrimination against Black police officers in Kansas City. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Among those killed was Diyar Khan, a senior police officer who led reinforcements to the scene, according to a provincial police statement. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

The news that Flock cameras have been abused by some police officers has only added to people’s dislike and distrust. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Chaney was arrested in Reno a few days later by Sacramento Police Department homicide detectives and Reno police officers. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

police officer

noun

: a member of a police force