police cruiser
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Definition
Noun: A marked vehicle used by police officers for patrol duties, typically equipped with a radio communication system to maintain contact with a central dispatch or headquarters. It is designed for visible presence and rapid response within a community.
Usage
This term specifically refers to the official automobile used for law enforcement patrol. It is a standard, countable noun.
Examples
- Noun:
- The officer returned to the police cruiser after writing the ticket.
- A police cruiser was parked outside the bank as a deterrent.
- They called for backup, and two more police cruisers arrived at the scene.
Advanced Usage
- The term emphasizes the vehicle's function of "cruising" or patrolling an area. It is often used in North American English.
- It can be part of descriptive phrases highlighting its role or appearance, e.g., (a patrol car without visible police decals).
Variants and Related Words
- Patrol car: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "police cruiser."
- Squad car: Another common synonym, particularly in some regions of the United States.
- Radio car: An older term emphasizing the communication equipment.
Synonyms
- Patrol car
- Squad car
- Police car
Related Idioms/Phrases
(This term is a specific noun and is not commonly used as part of idiomatic expressions. Its meaning is literal.)
Noun
- a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters