lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər 

: one who makes laws : legislator

lawmaking

ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kiŋ 

noun

Synonyms of lawmaker

• legislator
• senator

Examples of lawmaker in a Sentence

the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone

Recent Examples on the Web

The lawmaker spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to give statements to the media. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

With attack ads against them still fresh in their minds, McGrane said, Idaho lawmakers have at times sought to use his office to tamp down free speech. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was one of the lawmakers to whom an intercepted letter was sent, according to a person familiar with the investigation. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

In recent weeks, patient advocacy groups and dozens of congressional lawmakers urged the administration to rethink its approach. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lawmaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker
• printmaker

Kids Definition

lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər 

: legislator

lawmaking

-kiŋ 

adjective or noun

Legal Definition

lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er

: one that makes laws

especially : legislator

lawmaking noun