burglar

noun
UK: /ˈbɜːɡlər/
US: /ˈbɜːrɡlər/

  1. A person who illegally enters a building to steal things.

    1. The burglar took the TV.
    2. The homeowner scared off the burglar before he could find the jewelry.

  2. Someone who breaks into a place with the intention of committing a crime.

    1. A skilled burglar can bypass most home security systems.
    2. Police are still searching for the burglar who robbed the local museum last week.

Synonyms

thief prowler
burglar transitive-verb

  1. To break into a building with the intent to steal.

    1. Don't burglar the house.
    2. They are suspected of attempting to burglar a pharmacy for prescription drugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burglar" in English means: A person who illegally enters a building to steal things., Someone who breaks into a place with the intention of committing a crime..

The phonetic transcription of "burglar" is /ˈbɜːɡlər/ in British English and /ˈbɜːrɡlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burglar": thief, prowler.

Example usage of "burglar": "The burglar took the TV.". More examples on the page.