noun
patrolman
Patrolman (noun) means a police officer whose main duty is patrolling an area, rather than detective or administrative work. Example: “The patrolman radioed in the license plate before approaching the car.”
noun
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A police officer whose main duty is patrolling an area, rather than detective or administrative work.
"The patrolman radioed in the license plate before approaching the car."
How to use patrolman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA police officer assigned to patrol duty.
When to use it
Largely replaced in modern usage by gender-neutral terms like patrol officer.
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Word forms
- Plural
- patrolmen
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The _____ radioed in the license plate before approaching the car.
Etymology
From patrol plus man.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for patrolman
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What does “patrolman” mean?
The word “patrolman” means a police officer whose main duty is patrolling an area, rather than detective or administrative work. In plain terms, a police officer assigned to patrol duty.
How do you use “patrolman” in a sentence?
Here is “patrolman” used in a sentence: “The patrolman radioed in the license plate before approaching the car.”
What part of speech is “patrolman”?
“Patrolman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of patrolman?
"patrolman" (noun) means a police officer whose main duty is patrolling an area, rather than detective or administrative work.
