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

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said some 70,000 police officers and gendarmes would be deployed, along with helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons. — Elitsa Gadeva, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Reuters reports that more than 9,000 police officers were deployed across Jakarta this week, ahead of events marking Prabowo’s second year in office. — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

The Town Board also wants the developer to add 5% or 10% attainable housing — homes affordable to teachers, police officers, firefighters and others — compared with none currently proposed. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

The older brother, Marques Smith, said in an interview with detectives that they were dropped off from work at 29th Street and Indiana Avenue minutes before police officers were seen in the area, according to court records. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

police officer

noun

: a member of a police force