Sheriff

Pronunciation: /ˈʃer.ɪf/

Definitions of sheriff

noun A law enforcement officer in charge of a sheriff's department

Example Sentences

A1 The sheriff caught the thief.

A2 The sheriff patrolled the town to ensure safety.

B1 The sheriff was known for his fair and just decisions.

B2 The sheriff was responsible for maintaining law and order in the county.

C1 The sheriff's jurisdiction extended across multiple towns.

C2 The sheriff was a respected figure in the community for his dedication to upholding the law.

Examples of sheriff in a Sentence

formal The sheriff was responsible for maintaining law and order in the county.

informal The sheriff busted the party last night.

slang The sheriff is known as the 'big cheese' around here.

figurative The sheriff of the town's gossip is always up to date.

Grammatical Forms of sheriff

• past tense: sheriffed
• plural: sheriffs
• comparative: more sheriff
• superlative: most sheriff
• present tense: sheriffs
• future tense: will sheriff
• perfect tense: have sheriffed
• continuous tense: is sheriffing
• singular: sheriff
• positive degree: sheriff
• infinitive: to sheriff
• gerund: sheriffing
• participle: sheriffed

Origin and Evolution of sheriff

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sheriff' originated from Old English, specifically from the words 'shire' meaning county and 'reeve' meaning official or steward.

Evolution of the word: Originally, sheriffs were royal officials responsible for enforcing the law in a shire or county. Over time, the role of sheriffs evolved to become elected officials responsible for law enforcement within a specific jurisdiction.