noun
bootlegging
Bootlegging (noun) means the illegal production, transport, or sale of goods — especially alcohol or pirated copies of copyrighted works. Example: “Bootlegging flourished during Prohibition when legal alcohol sales were banned.”
noun
1
The illegal production, transport, or sale of goods — especially alcohol or pirated copies of copyrighted works.
"Bootlegging flourished during Prohibition when legal alcohol sales were banned."
"The company hired investigators to crack down on bootlegging of its software."
How to use bootlegging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe illegal business of making or selling banned or pirated goods.
Common pairings
bootlegging operation
crack down on bootlegging
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like bootlegging.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- bootleggings
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____ flourished during Prohibition when legal alcohol sales were banned.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for bootlegging
See all rhymes for bootlegging →Frequently asked questions
What does “bootlegging” mean?
The word “bootlegging” means the illegal production, transport, or sale of goods — especially alcohol or pirated copies of copyrighted works. In plain terms, the illegal business of making or selling banned or pirated goods.
How do you use “bootlegging” in a sentence?
Here is “bootlegging” used in a sentence: “Bootlegging flourished during Prohibition when legal alcohol sales were banned.”
What part of speech is “bootlegging”?
“Bootlegging” is a noun.
What is the meaning of bootlegging?
"bootlegging" (noun) means the illegal production, transport, or sale of goods — especially alcohol or pirated copies of copyrighted works.
