smuggler

[ˈsmʌɡlər]

smuggler Definition

  • 1a person who moves goods illegally into or out of a country
  • 2a person who trades in smuggled goods

Using smuggler: Examples

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

  • Example

    The police arrested the smuggler at the border.

  • Example

    The smuggler was caught with a large quantity of drugs.

  • Example

    He made a fortune as a smuggler of rare artifacts.

  • Example

    The smuggler was sentenced to ten years in prison.

smuggler Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with smuggler

  • a person who illegally transports people across borders for profit

    Example

    The human smuggler charged each migrant $10,000 to transport them across the border.

  • a person who illegally transports drugs across borders for profit

    Example

    The drug smuggler was caught with 50 pounds of cocaine in his car.

  • a person who illegally transports weapons across borders for profit

    Example

    The arms smuggler was caught with a shipment of illegal firearms.

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Summary: smuggler in Brief

A 'smuggler' [ˈsmʌɡlər] is a person who illegally moves goods in or out of a country. This can include drugs, weapons, and even people. The term is often used in conjunction with specific types of smuggling, such as 'human smuggler' or 'drug smuggler.' A smuggler can be arrested and sentenced to prison if caught.