Patrolman

Pronunciation: /pəˈtroʊlmən/

Definitions of patrolman

noun a police officer who patrols a specific area or jurisdiction

Example Sentences

A1 The patrolman helped the lost child find their way home.

A2 The patrolman stopped the speeding car and issued a ticket.

B1 The patrolman was on duty all night, keeping the streets safe.

B2 The experienced patrolman knew exactly how to handle the situation.

C1 The patrolman's quick thinking saved lives during the emergency.

C2 The patrolman's dedication to his job earned him a promotion.

Examples of patrolman in a Sentence

formal The patrolman diligently patrolled the streets to ensure the safety of the neighborhood.

informal The patrolman cruised around the block to keep an eye on things.

slang The patrolman was out there doing his rounds like a boss.

figurative The patrolman was like a guardian angel, watching over the city streets.

Grammatical Forms of patrolman

• past tense: patrolled
• plural: patrolmen
• comparative: more patrolman
• superlative: most patrolman
• present tense: patrols
• future tense: will patrol
• perfect tense: has patrolled
• continuous tense: is patrolling
• singular: patrolman
• positive degree: patrolman
• infinitive: to patrol
• gerund: patrolling
• participle: patrolling

Origin and Evolution of patrolman

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'patrolman' originated from the combination of 'patrol' and the suffix '-man'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a male police officer assigned to patrol a specific area, the term 'patrolman' has evolved to be more gender-neutral and can now refer to any officer tasked with patrolling duties regardless of gender.