heist

noun
UK: /haɪst/
US: /haɪst/

  1. A crime in which something is stolen from a bank, store, etc.

    1. The heist was quick, and no one got hurt during this heist. [ ] [ ]
    2. Planning the museum heist required careful timing and a detailed knowledge of security systems. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act of stealing; a robbery or burglary.

    1. It was a daring heist, planned for months before the heist. [ ] [ ]
    2. The art heist made headlines around the world, showcasing the audacity of the thieves involved in the heist. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

theft raid burglary robbery
heist verb

  1. To steal something, especially from a bank, store, etc.

    1. They plan to heist the bank tomorrow, just heist it! [ ] [ ]
    2. The gang hoped to heist the casino's vault, believing they could pull off the heist. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heist" in English means: A crime in which something is stolen from a bank, store, etc., An act of stealing; a robbery or burglary..

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

Synonyms for "heist": theft, raid, burglary, robbery.

Example usage of "heist": "The heist was quick, and no one got hurt during this heist.". More examples on the page.