prowler

[US]/ˈpraʊlə(r)/
[UK]/'praʊlɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person or animal that moves stealthily or roams around, especially with the intention of stealing.
Word Forms
Pluralprowlers

Example Sentences

a prowler up to no good.

a prowler who was trying to break in.

The movements of the prowler were observable from the window. What ismarked is emphatically evident:

The prowler was caught red-handed by the security guard.

The neighborhood was on high alert due to a prowler in the area.

The prowler moved stealthily through the dark alley.

The police set up a stakeout to catch the prowler in the act.

Residents were advised to lock their doors to prevent prowlers from entering their homes.

The prowler fled when he realized he had been spotted by the homeowner.

The police warned the public to report any suspicious activity that could indicate a prowler in the area.

The prowler was known for targeting wealthy neighborhoods.

The prowler left behind a trail of footprints leading to the back entrance of the house.

The security system was upgraded to deter prowlers from breaking in.

Real-world Examples

Uh, Mr. Radley...shot at a prowler out in his collard patch.

Source: "To Kill a Mockingbird" Original Soundtrack

She lived alone, was elderly, and was reporting a prowler on her property.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

Well, they we're fine... until they heard some prowlers downstairs and called the cops.

Source: Growing Pains Season 1

While on the call, the prowler breaks in and attacks her.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

So voluptuous, indeed, often grows the lustful prowler, that he refines on female softness.

Source: Defending Feminism (Part 2)

Ruth is tragically killed, and the prowler is never caught.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

One neighbor did say Dalton bought a gun a few years ago after someone tried to break into his workshop and occasionally, he would fire a shot or two into the ground if he thought prowlers were around.

Source: NPR News February 2016 Compilation

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