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单词 burglars
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burglar

noun

bur·​glar ˈbər-glər How to pronounce burglar (audio)
 also  -gə-lər
: one who commits burglary

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The victim confronted the burglar, who pulled a knife out of his pocket and told the victim not to call the police, Smith said. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 The brewer had a little fun with Bud Light, tweeting an image of a cartoon burglar — masked and lowered by ropes — pilfering Flight’s catchphrase. Michael Rubinkam, ajc, 22 Dec. 2021 Two years earlier, a burglar broke into her gourmet ice cream truck and took several items, including the cash register. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2022 But on his journey to becoming a superhero, Parker fails to stop a burglar who kills his Uncle Ben, leaving his adoptive aunt widowed. Aaron Morrison, ajc, 9 Aug. 2022 With its loud burglar-deterring alarm, the Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit Home Security System is our overall best pick. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 Our experts note, however, that all carrier locks are rated as theft-deterrent, not theft-proof, meaning an experienced burglar will probably be able to pick them. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022 The other burglar, who smashed a $4,500 display window to steal a $200 emergency kit, was never caught. Zusha Elinson, WSJ, 20 Mar. 2022 That burglar fled outside and into the waiting vehicle. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French burgler, from Medieval Latin burglator, probably alteration of burgator, from burgare to commit burglary

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

burglar

noun

bur·​glar ˈbər-glər How to pronounce burglar (audio)
: a person who commits burglary

Legal Definition

burglar

noun

bur·​glar ˈbər-glər How to pronounce burglar (audio)
: a person who commits a burglary

burglars

noun

plural of burglar
as in thieves
a person who illegally enters a building in order to steal things; a person who commits burglary The burglar had broken into several homes in the neighborhood.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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