pirate

noun
UK: /ˈpaɪrət/
US: /ˈpaɪrət/

  1. A person who attacks and steals from ships at sea.

    1. The pirate ship sailed the seas looking for treasure.
    2. The authorities captured the notorious pirate who had been plundering ships in the Caribbean.

  2. Someone who illegally copies or distributes copyrighted material.

    1. He is a music pirate, downloading songs without paying.
    2. The company is fighting against software pirates who are distributing illegal copies of their programs.

Synonyms

buccaneer privateer freebooter copycat
pirate verb

  1. To illegally copy or distribute copyrighted material.

    1. They pirate movies and shows online every week.
    2. The website was shut down for pirating software and distributing it without permission.

  2. To attack and steal from a ship.

    1. Some ships still pirate vessels off the coast of Somalia.
    2. In the 18th century, many ships were pirated for their valuable cargo and resources.
pirate adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of pirates.

    1. He wore a pirate hat to the party.
    2. The child dreamed of a pirate adventure to find buried treasure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pirate" in English means: A person who attacks and steals from ships at sea., Someone who illegally copies or distributes copyrighted material..

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

Synonyms for "pirate": buccaneer, privateer, freebooter, copycat.

Example usage of "pirate": "The pirate ship sailed the seas looking for treasure.". More examples on the page.