policewoman

noun

po·​lice·​wom·​an pə-ˈlēs-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce policewoman (audio)
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: a woman who is a member of a police force

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Although policewomen in Cleveland had been in the academy before the 1970s, they weren’t required to take the qualification test because officers in the women’s bureau didn’t carry guns. — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026 That policewoman has since been relieved of duty. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 June 2026 Elizabeth no longer fears being a dropout, and thinks about becoming a policewoman — a dream inspired by her uncle’s smart uniform. — Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Police conducted a controversial sting operation involving an undercover policewoman, who contacted Stagg through a personals ad and tried to bait him into confessing to Nickell’s murder by posing as a romantic interest. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for policewoman

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First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of policewoman was in 1853

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“Policewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/policewoman. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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policewoman

noun
po·​lice·​wom·​an pə-ˈlē-ˌswu̇m-ən How to pronounce policewoman (audio)
: a woman who is a police officer

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