Pronunciation: /pəˈlis.mən/

Definitions of policeman

noun A person who is a member of a police force, especially a male officer

Example Sentences

A1 The policeman helped the lost child find his parents.

A2 I saw a policeman directing traffic on the busy street.

B1 The policeman questioned the suspect about the robbery.

B2 The policeman was commended for his bravery during the hostage situation.

C1 The policeman's diligent investigation led to the capture of the criminal gang.

C2 The seasoned policeman was promoted to detective after years of service.

verb No applicable verb for the word 'policeman'

Example Sentences

A1 The policeman helps people in need.

A2 She had to policeman her younger siblings when her parents were away.

B1 The teacher had to policeman the students' behavior during the field trip.

B2 The manager had to policeman the employees to ensure they followed company policies.

C1 The government decided to policeman the internet to prevent the spread of misinformation.

C2 The committee was formed to policeman the ethical standards of the organization.

adjective No applicable adjective for the word 'policeman'

Example Sentences

A1 The policeman helped the lost child find their parents.

A2 The policeman patrolled the streets to ensure safety.

B1 The policeman's uniform was neatly pressed and his badge shone in the sunlight.

B2 The policeman's quick thinking saved the day during the hostage situation.

C1 The policeman's dedication to his job earned him a promotion to detective.

C2 The policeman's years of experience made him a respected member of the force.

adverb No applicable adverb for the word 'policeman'

Example Sentences

A1 The policeman quickly ran after the thief.

A2 The policeman kindly helped the lost tourist find their way.

B1 The policeman calmly diffused the argument between the two neighbors.

B2 The policeman efficiently managed the traffic during the parade.

C1 The policeman discreetly monitored the suspect's activities.

C2 The policeman diligently investigated the complex case.

pronoun No applicable pronoun for the word 'policeman'

Example Sentences

A1 The policeman helped the lost child find his parents.

A2 The policeman is patrolling the streets to ensure safety.

B1 The policeman asked for my identification before letting me enter the building.

B2 The policeman's quick response prevented a major accident.

C1 The policeman's dedication to his job is evident in his commitment to serving the community.

C2 The policeman's bravery in the face of danger is truly commendable.

preposition No applicable preposition for the word 'policeman'

Example Sentences

A1 The policeman is next to the car.

A2 I asked the policeman for directions to the nearest bus stop.

B1 The policeman helped me find my lost wallet.

B2 The policeman was patrolling the streets when he heard a loud noise.

C1 The policeman apprehended the suspect after a high-speed chase.

C2 The policeman's quick thinking saved lives during the hostage situation.

conjunction No applicable conjunction for the word 'policeman'

Example Sentences

A1 The policeman helped the lost child find their parents.

A2 I saw a policeman directing traffic at the intersection.

B1 The policeman warned the driver about speeding in the neighborhood.

B2 The policeman arrested the suspect for shoplifting.

C1 The policeman investigated the crime scene for evidence.

C2 The policeman interrogated the suspect in the presence of their lawyer.

interjection No applicable interjection for the word 'policeman'

Example Sentences

article No applicable article for the word 'policeman'

Example Sentences

A1 The policeman helped the lost child find their parents.

A2 I saw a policeman directing traffic at the intersection.

B1 The policeman arrested the suspect after a long investigation.

B2 The policeman was commended for his bravery during the hostage situation.

C1 The policeman's quick thinking saved lives during the terrorist attack.

C2 The policeman's dedication to serving and protecting the community is commendable.

Examples of policeman in a Sentence

formal The policeman patrolled the streets to ensure public safety.

informal I saw a policeman directing traffic at the intersection.

slang The policeman busted the party for noise complaints.

figurative She felt like a policeman, constantly monitoring her children's activities.

Grammatical Forms of policeman

past tense

policed

plural

policemen

comparative

more policeman

superlative

most policeman

present tense

polices

future tense

will police

perfect tense

have policed

continuous tense

is policing

singular

policeman

positive degree

policeman

infinitive

to police

gerund

policing

participle

policing

Origin and Evolution of policeman

First Known Use: 1786 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'policeman' originated from the term 'police' which comes from the French word 'police' meaning government, administration, or policy.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a civilian employed by the government to maintain order, the term 'policeman' evolved to specifically denote a male officer of the law in the 19th century.