contraband

[ˈkɒntrəbænd]

contraband Definition

• 1. goods that are illegally imported or exported
• 2. smuggled goods

Using contraband: Examples

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

• Example

  The police seized a large amount of contraband.

• Example

  He was caught smuggling contraband across the border.

• Example

  The prison guards searched for contraband among the inmates' belongings.

contraband Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for contraband

• bootleg
• illicit
• forbidden
• unauthorized
• prohibited

Antonyms for contraband

• legal
• authorized

Phrases with contraband

• contraband of war

  goods that are prohibited from being traded with an enemy during a time of war

  Example

  The ship was carrying contraband of war and was seized by the navy.

• drug contraband

  illegal drugs that are smuggled into a country

  Example

  The customs officers found a large quantity of drug contraband in his luggage.

• tobacco contraband

  cigarettes or other tobacco products that are smuggled into a country to avoid taxes

  Example

  The police arrested several people for selling tobacco contraband.

Origins of contraband

from Italian 'contrabbando', meaning 'smuggling'

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Summary: contraband in Brief

The term 'contraband' [ˈkɒntrəbænd] refers to goods that are illegally imported or exported, often smuggled. It includes items like drugs, cigarettes, and other prohibited goods. Examples include 'The police seized a large amount of contraband.' and 'He was caught smuggling contraband across the border.'