bootlegger
Bootlegger (noun) means someone who illegally makes, transports, or sells goods, especially alcohol or pirated copies. Example: “The bootlegger ran crates of whiskey across the state line at night.”
How to use bootlegger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who deals in illegal goods, historically alcohol during Prohibition.
Word forms
bootleggers plural
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The _____ ran crates of whiskey across the state line at night.
Etymology
From "bootleg" + "-er" — originally referring to Prohibition-era smugglers who hid liquor bottles in their boots.
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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.