noun
bondsman
BONDZ-muhn
Bondsman (noun) means a person who provides a bond guaranteeing that someone will appear in court, often for a fee. Example: “His family called a bondsman to get him out of jail overnight.”
noun
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A person who provides a bond guaranteeing that someone will appear in court, often for a fee.
"His family called a bondsman to get him out of jail overnight."
How to use bondsman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is putting up bail money so a defendant can be released before trial.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bondsmen
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Etymology
Built from "bond" plus "man" — someone who stands behind another person's bond.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bondsman” mean?
The word “bondsman” means a person who provides a bond guaranteeing that someone will appear in court, often for a fee. In plain terms, someone whose job is putting up bail money so a defendant can be released before trial.
How do you pronounce “bondsman”?
“Bondsman” is pronounced BONDZ-muhn (/ˈbɑndzmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “bondsman” in a sentence?
Here is “bondsman” used in a sentence: “His family called a bondsman to get him out of jail overnight.”
What part of speech is “bondsman”?
“Bondsman” is a noun.
