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

Republican lawmakers disagree, saying that the approval is just another example of an overreaching government. — Tom Wait, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

But child advocates and lawmakers say the crisis is exacerbated by a shortage of mental health resources for children. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

The legislation follows incidents where lawmakers were reportedly blocked from bringing staff and speaking with detainees. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Prediction market platforms have exploded in popularity in recent years, facing condemnation from lawmakers and others who argue the sites commodify human suffering and, in some cases, incentivize wrongdoing. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 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