sleuth

noun
UK: /sluːθ/
US: /sluːθ/

  1. A detective, especially a private one.

    1. The sleuth arrived to investigate the mysterious disappearance.
    2. A skilled sleuth, she solved cases that baffled the local police for years.

Synonyms

detective private eye investigator
sleuth verb

  1. To act as a detective; to carry out a careful investigation.

    1. I need to sleuth around for my lost keys.
    2. Reporters sleuth for information to uncover the truth about the scandal.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "sleuth": detective, private eye, investigator.

Example usage of "sleuth": "The sleuth arrived to investigate the mysterious disappearance.". More examples on the page.