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

Maul and Devon's relationship is an entertaining tug-of-war; Lawson is a caf-loving lawman best described as well-meaning, but out of his element; and the inevitable arrival of Imperial forces (including two Inquisitors) quickly threatens disaster for both sides. —Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026

The statue should be of shortstop Corey Seager’s game-tying home run from the 2023 World Series rather than a lawman from a state government agency that is outdated, and should be closed. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026

As the lawmen avoided the beam of light and approached the car, the suspects were able to get inside and lock the doors. —Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026

Mueller, consistent with his decades as a button-down lawman, gave many one-word answers. —Josh Meyer, USA Today, 21 Mar. 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)