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pointswoman

pointswoman

9.0
A policewoman who directs traffic at an intersection
  • noun
  • /ˈpɔɪntsˌwʊmən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : mujer policía
  • The pointswoman skillfully managed traffic during the busy morning rush hour.

Examples

  • The pointswoman waved her arms to stop traffic.

  • A pointswoman was directing cars during the parade.

  • As a pointswoman, she became well-known for her efficient and friendly manner.

  • The city hired a new pointswoman to improve traffic flow at the main intersection.

  • The pointswoman skillfully managed traffic during the busy morning rush hour.

  • The city hired a new pointswoman to improve traffic flow at the main intersection.

  • A pointswoman was directing cars during the parade.

Synonyms

traffic cop
vspointswoman
  • US
6 2.4

A police officer who directs cars and people at busy intersections

is stationed at one intersection rather than patrolling multiple road areas
pointsman
vspointswoman
  • Archaic
8.8

A police officer at an intersection who directs traffic

is used only for female officers rather than any-gender officers

Surface Forms

pointswoman singular
pointswomen plural

Morphology

pointswoman = point + woman (semi-transparent) = points + woman

Formally a compound of 'points' and 'woman', but the occupational sense 'policewoman directing traffic' is a specialized usage that is not fully predictable from the components for an average learner.

Etymology

The word pointswoman comes from point ('to show a direction') and woman, so it names a woman who stands at an intersection to direct traffic by pointing to help cars move safely.