bondsman

1 of 2

noun (1)

bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən How to pronounce bondsman (audio)
: one who assumes the responsibility of a bond : surety

bondsman

2 of 2

noun (2)

bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən How to pronounce bondsman (audio)

less common variant of bondman

: slave, serf

Examples of bondsman in a Sentence

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Noun
Megan Showers' bond was set at $20,000, but the judge gave her the ability to pay 10% through a bail bondsman, prosecutors said. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 Kim Kardashian, who has advocated for prison reform, paid the bondsman to have Glossip released, her publicist told The Oklahoman. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 Records indicate bond amounts of $2,214 and $1,510 were issued through a bondsman. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bondsman

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1629, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bondsman was in 1629

Rhymes for bondsman

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“Bondsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bondsman. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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bondsman

1 of 2 noun
bonds·​man ˈbän(d)z-mən How to pronounce bondsman (audio)
: bondman

bondsman

2 of 2 noun
: one who gives a bond or bail for another

Legal Definition

bondsman

noun
bonds·​man ˈbändz-mən How to pronounce bondsman (audio)
: one who accepts responsibility as surety for the obligations of another and especially for bail

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