burglar
Translation
burglar
Examples
The police caught the burglar.
The police caught the burglar.
A burglar broke into their house last night.
A burglar broke into their house last night.
Grammar Patterns
a/the burglar a person who illegally enters a building to steal The police are looking for the burglar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thief, robber, intruder
Etymology
From Anglo-French 'burglour', from 'burg' (dwelling) and 'laron' (thief). A 'dwelling thief'.
Memory Tips
A burglar is a specific type of thief who breaks into a building to steal.