lawyer

noun

law·​yer ˈlȯ-yər  ˈlȯi-ər 

: one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise as to legal rights and obligations in other matters

lawyerlike

ˈlȯ-yər-ˌlīk 

ˈlȯi-ər-

adjective

lawyerly

ˈlȯ-yər-lē 

ˈlȯi-ər-

adjective

Synonyms

• advocate
• attorney
• attorney-at-law
• counsel
• counselor
• counsellor
• counselor-at-law
• legal eagle

Examples of lawyer in a Sentence

their lawyers told them that they couldn't use the park for the concert without permission from the city

Recent Examples on the Web

American-Statesman columnist Cedric Golden obtained a statement from Worthy’s lawyers Chip Lewis and Sam Bassett on Saturday. —Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025

At that time, this was looked at by me along with my publisher and lawyers, and the general media community, as ludicrous posturing. —Michael Wolff, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025

But Duterte, his family, lawyers and friends resisted and prevented the former leader from being brought to a Gulfstream G550 executive jet, according to Torre. —Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025

For the stern lawyer and detective looks, Diaz created a tight, slick, and equally austere updo. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing lawyer

• canon lawyer
• criminal lawyer
• jailhouse lawyer
• lawyer up
• Philadelphia lawyer
• sea lawyer
• trial lawyer

Rhymes for lawyer

• sawyer

Kids Definition

lawyer

noun

law·​yer ˈlȯ-yər  ˈlȯi-ər 

: a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations

Legal Definition

lawyer

noun

law·​yer ˈlȯ-yər 

: one whose profession is to advise clients as to legal rights and obligations and to represent clients in legal proceedings