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

Jacob Shacarr Lawrence pleaded guilty to one count of carjacking and one count of fleeing a police officer’s vehicle causing serious injury, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Nevada’s governor was pulled over by a Las Vegas police officer in May for allegedly failing to stop at a red light before making a right turn in his pickup truck. — Jessica Hill, Fortune, 15 July 2026

In bodycam footage, a Sacramento police officer directly cites Grants Pass as a reason that the city has stepped up enforcement of anti-camping ordinances. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

The show tells the story of Sam Tyler, a modern-day police officer who hits his head and wakes up in the 1970s. — William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

police officer

noun

: a member of a police force