Plainclothesman

Pronunciation: /pleɪn.kloʊðzmən/

Definitions of plainclothesman

noun a person who wears ordinary clothes rather than a uniform, especially a police officer who does so in order to avoid detection while on duty

Example Sentences

A1 The plainclothesman was able to catch the thief without being noticed.

A2 The plainclothesman followed the suspect discreetly through the crowded market.

B1 The plainclothesman blended in with the crowd to gather information on the criminal activity.

B2 The plainclothesman's undercover operation led to the arrest of several drug dealers.

C1 The plainclothesman's expertise in surveillance helped solve the complex case.

C2 The plainclothesman's quick thinking and resourcefulness made him a valuable asset to the investigation team.

Examples of plainclothesman in a Sentence

formal The plainclothesman observed the suspect from a distance before making an arrest.

informal The plainclothesman was able to blend in with the crowd while keeping an eye on the target.

slang The plainclothesman was like a ninja, sneaking around without anyone noticing.

figurative She was a plainclothesman in the world of high fashion, always observing and analyzing without drawing attention to herself.

Grammatical Forms of plainclothesman

• past tense: was a plainclothesman
• plural: plainclothesmen
• comparative: more plainclothes
• superlative: most plainclothes
• present tense: is a plainclothesman
• future tense: will be a plainclothesman
• perfect tense: has been a plainclothesman
• continuous tense: is being a plainclothesman
• singular: plainclothesman
• positive degree: plainclothesman
• infinitive: to be a plainclothesman
• gerund: being a plainclothesman
• participle: plainclothesman

Origin and Evolution of plainclothesman

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'plainclothesman' originated in the United States in the early 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a police officer who wore civilian clothing for undercover work, the term has evolved to encompass any law enforcement officer who does not wear a uniform while on duty.