attorney

Intermediate

/əˈtɝː.ni/

noun
a lawyer

attorney in a sentence

  • “She was made her father’s attorney when he became ill.”
  • “a defense attorney”
  • “an attorney for the plaintiff”
  • “a civil / criminal attorney”

What does “attorney” mean?

attorney (noun) means a lawyer. It is pronounced /əˈtɝː.ni/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "attorney" mean?
attorney (noun) means: a lawyer
How do you pronounce "attorney"?
"attorney" is pronounced /əˈtɝː.ni/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "attorney" in a sentence?
Here is "attorney" used in a sentence: She was made her father’s attorney when he became ill.

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