lawman

noun

law·​man ˈlȯ-mən 

: a law-enforcement officer (such as a sheriff or marshal)

Synonyms of lawman

• policeman
• cop
• officer
• constable
• sheriff

Examples of lawman in a Sentence

Wyatt Earp was a famous American lawman of the Wild West.

as the rural county's chief lawman, the sheriff has to patrol a vast area with only minimal manpower

Recent Examples on the Web

In a rematch of the 2022 race between the two lawmen, Luna was on track to receive more than 70% of the votes, according to the Tuesday night returns. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

The young lawman also thrives working the field thanks to his friendly nature and his acquaintance with key people in the community. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

The lawmen were, well, lawmen—but also bartenders, gamblers, and miners. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Oct. 2026

In an attempt to steal Mercedes’ gold chain, the suspects stabbed him seven times as the lawman put up a fight. — Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lawman

• aman
• brahman
• brahmin
• common
• uncommon

Kids Definition

lawman

noun

law·​man ˈlȯ-mən 

: a law-enforcement officer (as a sheriff or marshal)