patrolman

noun

pa·​trol·​man pə-ˈtrōl-mən How to pronounce patrolman (audio)
: one who patrols
especially : a police officer assigned to a beat

Examples of patrolman in a Sentence

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According to the announcement, patrolmen from law enforcement saw the drones Monday night. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024 While one officer arrested Michael Perez, who was in a back bedroom inside the home, another suspect, Raymond Perez, shot at the other patrolman, hitting him in the leg, Diaz said at the press conference. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024 Players can toss bottles to create distractions to separate patrolmen in order to knock out one and then the other. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024 The door was open when the patrolmen arrived, Diaz said. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for patrolman 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of patrolman was in 1867

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“Patrolman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patrolman. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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patrolman

noun
pa·​trol·​man pə-ˈtrōl-mən How to pronounce patrolman (audio)
: a police officer who has a regular beat

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