smuggler
3 synonyms for smuggler, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who illegally moves goods or people across a border or past authorities.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
contrabander
contrabandist
How to use smuggler
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
drug smuggler
a ring of smugglers
Etymology
From smuggle + the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who smuggles."
Full origin of smuggler →Frequently asked questions
What does “smuggler” mean?
The word “smuggler” means a person who illegally moves goods or people across a border or past authorities. In plain terms, someone whose job or crime is smuggling.
How do you pronounce “smuggler”?
“Smuggler” is pronounced SMUHG-luh (/ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “smuggler” in a sentence?
Here is “smuggler” used in a sentence: “The old lighthouse was once used as a lookout post by smugglers.”
What is another word for “smuggler”?
Words with a similar meaning to “smuggler” include contrabander and contrabandist.
What part of speech is “smuggler”?
“Smuggler” is a noun.
