lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
Synonyms of lawmakernext
: one who makes laws : legislator
lawmaking noun

Examples of lawmaker in a Sentence

the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
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Mariano’s office released a statement Wednesday updating the status of the longtime Democratic state lawmaker, who has been absent from the State House while recovering at home. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026 They will likely be introduced in the state House in the coming weeks, lawmakers said. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026 State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living. Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 Just days after returning to work, state lawmakers are already advancing a $10 billion bond that stalled last year to pay for new and existing affordable homes. Calmatters, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lawmaker was in the 15th century

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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawmaker. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
lawmaking adjective or noun

Legal Definition

lawmaker

noun
law·​mak·​er
: one that makes laws
especially : legislator
lawmaking noun

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