Sheriff — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsher-əf/ sher·iff

Meaning & Definition of Sheriff

Sheriff (noun)

  1. an important official of a shire or county charged primarily with judicial duties (such as executing the processes and orders of courts and judges)

Sheriff (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in trooper, marshal

    similar: marshal, trooper, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, peace officer, patrolman, policewoman, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, policeman, police officer, shamus (slang), constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    opposite: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sheriff

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sheriff:

Slang: bull, flatfoot, shamus, heat
British: bobby
Chiefly British: constable
marshal, trooper, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, peace officer, patrolman, policewoman, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, policeman, police officer, constabulary, man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sheriff

Words with the opposite meaning of Sheriff:

civilian

Word Forms of Sheriff

Derived words: sheriffdom (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sheriff

Middle English shirreve, from Old English scīrgerēfa, from scīr shire + gerēfa reeve shire, reeve

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Sheriff

High Sheriff

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheriff

What does "Sheriff" mean?

"Sheriff" means an important official of a shire or county charged primarily with judicial duties (such as executing the processes and orders of courts and judges). As a noun, it is defined as: an important official of a shire or county charged primarily with judicial duties (such as executing the processes and orders of courts and judges).

What is another word for "Sheriff"?

Other words for "Sheriff" include marshal, trooper, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector and investigator. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sheriff" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sheriff"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sheriff". Common alternatives include marshal, trooper, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman and sherlock.

What is a slang word for "Sheriff"?

Slang words for "Sheriff" include bull, flatfoot, shamus and heat.

What is the opposite of "Sheriff"?

Antonyms of "Sheriff" include civilian.

Is "Sheriff" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sheriff" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Sheriff"?

"Sheriff" is pronounced /ˈsher-əf/ and divided into syllables as sher·iff.

What is the origin of the word "Sheriff"?

"Sheriff" comes from Middle English shirreve, from Old English scīrgerēfa, from scīr shire + gerēfa reeve shire, reeve. First known use: before 12th century.