帮助中心

burglar

[ˈbɜːɡlə(r)]

burglar Definition

a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things.

Using burglar: Examples

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

  • Example

    The burglar broke into the house through a window.

  • Example

    The police caught the burglar red-handed with stolen goods.

  • Example

    The store was closed after a burglar stole all the merchandise.

  • Example

    The burglar was sentenced to five years in prison.

burglar Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with burglar

  • an electronic device that sounds an alarm when someone tries to break into a building

    Example

    The burglar alarm went off, alerting the police to the break-in.

  • burglar-proof

    designed to be difficult or impossible for burglars to enter

    Example

    The new locks and security system made the house completely burglar-proof.

  • cat burglar

    a burglar who is especially skilled at entering buildings without being detected

    Example

    The cat burglar climbed up the side of the building and entered through an open window.

📌

Summary: burglar in Brief

A 'burglar' [ˈbɜːɡlə(r)] is a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things. It is often associated with phrases like 'burglar alarm' and 'burglar-proof,' which refer to security measures against burglary. A 'cat burglar' is a skilled burglar who can enter buildings undetected.

How do native speakers use this expression?