Sheriff
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An elected law enforcement official in a county, or in Britain, a ceremonial officer. Sheriffs are responsible for maintaining law and order within their jurisdiction.
“The county sheriff organised a community meeting to discuss public safety concerns with local residents.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈʃɛrɪf/
Syllables
sher·iff
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Double F pattern; -ERIFF ending with SH- prefix
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; valuable for law enforcement vocabulary
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