police officer

noun

: a member of a police force

Synonyms of police officer

• policeman
• officer
• cop
• constable

Examples of police officer in a Sentence

there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident

Recent Examples on the Web

Two Dearborn police officers and a suspect all were sent to an area hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Gabela also told a Miami police officer that Corben should be arrested. — Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Proceeds will benefit the 100 Club of Will County, which supports the families of firefighters, police officers and emergency responders who were killed in the line of duty, the village said in a news release. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Yet due to the horrific nature of the crime and the victims’ professions as police officers, Thomas is ordered to keep his findings close to his chest. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

police officer

noun

: a member of a police force