bondsman

1 of 2

noun (1)

bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən 

: one who assumes the responsibility of a bond : surety

bondsman

2 of 2

noun (2)

bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən 

less common variant of bondman

: slave, serf

Examples of bondsman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates. —Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026

Kim Kardashian, who has advocated for prison reform, paid the bondsman to have Glossip released, her publicist told The Oklahoman. —Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 15 May 2026

Bail bondsman Ira Judelson secured the bond for his release. —Mark Prussin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026

In Florida, a defendant usually pays 10% of the total bond amount to a bondsman to bail out of jail. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bondsman

• bondsmen

Kids Definition

bondsman

1 of 2 noun

bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən 

: bondman

bondsman

2 of 2 noun

: one who gives a bond or bail for another

Legal Definition

bondsman

noun

bonds·​man ˈbändz-mən 

: one who accepts responsibility as surety for the obligations of another and especially for bail