patrolman
Translation
patrolman, police constable, officer
Examples
A patrolman stopped the speeding car.
A patrolman stopped the speeding car.
Grammar Patterns
((a patrolman)) a police officer of the lowest rank A patrolman directed traffic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: police officer, cop, constable
Etymology
A compound word from 'patrol' (to go the rounds) and 'man'.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'man' who is on 'patrol'. Note that 'police officer' is the more common and gender-neutral term today.