bootlegger

[ˈbuːtˌleɡər]

bootlegger Definition

a person who makes, distributes, or sells goods illegally, especially alcohol during Prohibition in the US.

Using bootlegger: Examples

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

  • Example

    During Prohibition, many bootleggers made a fortune selling illegal alcohol.

  • Example

    The police arrested a group of bootleggers who were smuggling drugs into the country.

  • Example

    He was caught bootlegging whiskey from Canada into the US.

bootlegger Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bootlegger

Phrases with bootlegger

  • bootlegger's turn

    a sudden and illegal U-turn made by a driver to escape from the police or other pursuers

    Example

    The bootlegger's turn caused a major accident on the highway.

  • bootlegger's paradise

    a place where it is easy to make, distribute, or sell illegal goods

    Example

    The small town became a bootlegger's paradise during Prohibition.

  • bootlegger's car

    a car that has been modified for high-speed chases or smuggling operations

    Example

    The police seized a bootlegger's car that was used to smuggle drugs across the border.

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Summary: bootlegger in Brief

A 'bootlegger' [ˈbuːtˌleɡər] is a person who illegally makes, distributes, or sells goods, especially alcohol during Prohibition in the US. It can also refer to a driver who makes an illegal U-turn to escape from the police, known as a 'bootlegger's turn.' The term 'bootlegger's paradise' refers to a place where it is easy to make, distribute, or sell illegal goods.