sleuth

[sluːθ]

sleuth Definition

a detective.

Using sleuth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sleuth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sleuth solved the mystery in just a few days.

• Example

  She hired a sleuth to investigate her husband's disappearance.

• Example

  The book features a famous sleuth who solves crimes in London.

sleuth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sleuth

• detective
• investigator
• private eye

Phrases with sleuth

• sleuth out

  to discover or find something by careful searching or investigation

  Example

  He managed to sleuth out the truth about the company's finances.

• amateur sleuth

  a person who investigates crimes as a hobby rather than as a profession

  Example

  The novel's protagonist is an amateur sleuth who stumbles upon a murder mystery.

• master sleuth

  an expert detective who is highly skilled at solving complex cases

  Example

  The master sleuth was able to solve the case that had baffled the police for months.

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Summary: sleuth in Brief

A 'sleuth' [sluːθ] is a detective, often hired to investigate a crime or mystery. The term can also refer to amateur detectives or fictional characters, such as the famous sleuth Sherlock Holmes. 'Sleuth out' means to discover something through careful investigation.