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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In Nevada in 2021, lawmakers passed a law banning decorative grass. Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 On a recent night at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, more than 200 female founders gathered alongside over 100 investors, senior executives from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, major financial institutions, lawmakers, and civic leaders. Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In a June 30 speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, the Republican lawmaker said he was hospitalized several months ago and diagnosed with depression. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The budget also raises a tax on commercial health plans, part of a suite of revenue-raising measures lawmakers and the governor agreed upon to balance the budget. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 June 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 1 Jul. 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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