burglary

noun
UK: /ˈbɜːɡləri/
US: /ˈbɜːrɡləri/

  1. The crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things.

    1. He reported a burglary at his home last week.
    2. The police are investigating the burglary that occurred overnight at the jewelry store.

  2. An occasion when someone enters a building illegally and steals things.

    1. There have been several burglaries in our area recently.
    2. The rise in burglaries during the holiday season is a concern for local residents.

Synonyms

theft larceny housebreaking robbery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burglary" in English means: The crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things., An occasion when someone enters a building illegally and steals things..

The phonetic transcription of "burglary" is /ˈbɜːɡləri/ in British English and /ˈbɜːrɡləri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burglary": theft, larceny, housebreaking, robbery.

Example usage of "burglary": "He reported a burglary at his home last week.". More examples on the page.