shoplifting
1 synonym for shoplifting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The crime of stealing goods from a shop.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use shoplifting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
convicted of shoplifting
petty shoplifting
Etymology
From shop + lift, formed as a noun before the verb "shoplift" itself became common.
Full origin of shoplifting →Frequently asked questions
What does “shoplifting” mean?
The word “shoplifting” means the crime of stealing goods from a shop. In plain terms, stealing merchandise from a retail store.
How do you use “shoplifting” in a sentence?
Here is “shoplifting” used in a sentence: “Shoplifting rates rose sharply after the pandemic.”
What part of speech is “shoplifting”?
“Shoplifting” is a noun.
