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

Founding Freedoms Law Center, which launched the challenge in April, argues that lawmakers failed to follow required procedures and that the ballot language is misleading. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026

Most state lawmakers understand this, but some pivotal decisions are being made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Even when lawmakers go through with regulations, industry pushback can force retreat. — Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

Elijah Lee has spent years listening to Virginia lawmakers talk about data centers. — Sasha Tuddenham, Fortune, 29 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