lawmaker

noun

law·​mak·​er ˈlȯ-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce lawmaker (audio)
: 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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The White House is leading the charge with a series of statements hailing the measure and urging lawmakers to pass it quickly. Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 State lawmakers spent three months, from January to April in Indianapolis, crafting the bills that Gov. Mike Braun would eventually sign into law. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 Trump is pushing lawmakers to pass the bill before the upcoming Independence Day holiday on July 4. Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 30 June 2025 The president has demanded that lawmakers finish the bill before the July 4 holiday. Ani Freedman, Fortune, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lawmaker

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lawmaker was in the 14th century

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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawmaker. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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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