LAWYER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word LAWYER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LAWYER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Lawyer

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlɔɪə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlɔːjə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person who practises or studies law, especially (in the UK) a solicitor or a barrister or (in the US) an attorney.

Short Definition:

person who practises law

Word: Lawyer

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlɔɪə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlɔːjə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

practise law; work as a lawyer

Short Definition:

practise law

Examples:
  • lawyering is a craft that takes a long time to become proficient at

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