prowler

noun
UK: /ˈpraʊlə(r)/
US: /ˈpraʊlər/

  1. A person who moves around quietly in a place, often with criminal intentions.

    1. A prowler was seen near the houses last night.
    2. The neighborhood watch aims to deter any prowler from entering the area.

  2. Someone who searches stealthily; a wanderer in search of something, often secretly.

    1. The dog is a prowler, always sniffing around the garden.
    2. As a journalist, she was a prowler of information, constantly seeking new leads.

Synonyms

stalker hunter sneak
prowler intransitive-verb

  1. To move stealthily or roam around, especially with the intention of committing a crime.

    1. Cats prowl at night.
    2. Security guards prowl the streets to prevent the prowler from doing harm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prowler" in English means: A person who moves around quietly in a place, often with criminal intentions., Someone who searches stealthily; a wanderer in search of something, often secretly..

The phonetic transcription of "prowler" is /ˈpraʊlə(r)/ in British English and /ˈpraʊlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prowler": stalker, hunter, sneak.

Example usage of "prowler": "A prowler was seen near the houses last night.". More examples on the page.