lawyer

noun

law·​yer ˈlȯ-yər  ˈlȯi-ər 

: one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise as to legal rights and obligations in other matters

lawyerlike

ˈlȯ-yər-ˌlīk 

ˈlȯi-ər-

adjective

lawyerly

ˈlȯ-yər-lē 

ˈlȯi-ər-

adjective

Synonyms of lawyer

• attorney
• advocate
• counselor

Examples of lawyer in a Sentence

their lawyers told them that they couldn't use the park for the concert without permission from the city

Recent Examples on the Web

However, several lawyers told CNN the amendment allows for no contact in cases of domestic violence or child abuse. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

Neighbors hosted pancake breakfasts and spaghetti nights to raise money for lawyers. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Crump said those friends now have lawyers and that his investigators haven't attempted to speak with them yet. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Beginning Monday and concluding Friday, Utah prosecutors and lawyers for Robinson presented arguments and evidence to Judge Tony Graf about whether there is probable cause to continue to a trial on murder charges. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing lawyer

• canon lawyer
• criminal lawyer
• jailhouse lawyer
• lawyer up
• Philadelphia lawyer
• sea lawyer
• trial lawyer

Rhymes for lawyer

• cahier
• sawyer

Kids Definition

lawyer

noun

law·​yer ˈlȯ-yər  ˈlȯi-ər 

: a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations

Legal Definition

lawyer

noun

law·​yer ˈlȯ-yər 

: one whose profession is to advise clients as to legal rights and obligations and to represent clients in legal proceedings