bootlegger
1 synonym for bootlegger, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who illegally makes, transports, or sells goods, especially alcohol or pirated copies.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bootlegger
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a Prohibition-era bootlegger
a notorious bootlegger
Etymology
From "bootleg" + "-er" — originally referring to Prohibition-era smugglers who hid liquor bottles in their boots.
Full origin of bootlegger →Frequently asked questions
What does “bootlegger” mean?
The word “bootlegger” means someone who illegally makes, transports, or sells goods, especially alcohol or pirated copies. In plain terms, a person who deals in illegal goods, historically alcohol during Prohibition.
How do you pronounce “bootlegger”?
“Bootlegger” is pronounced BOOT-leh-guh (/ˈbuːtlɛɡə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “bootlegger” in a sentence?
Here is “bootlegger” used in a sentence: “The bootlegger ran crates of whiskey across the state line at night.”
What part of speech is “bootlegger”?
“Bootlegger” is a noun.
