noun
prowler
PROW-luh
Prowler (noun) means a person who lurks or moves around a place secretly, often intending to commit a crime like burglary. Example: “Neighbors called the police after spotting a prowler in the backyard.”
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A person who lurks or moves around a place secretly, often intending to commit a crime like burglary.
"Discourage nighttime prowlers by installing motion-sensitive lights."
— , What to put between you and burglars (2008)
"Neighbors called the police after spotting a prowler in the backyard."
How to use prowler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone sneaking around a property, usually up to no good.
Common pairings
suspected prowler
report a prowler
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Word forms
- Plural
- prowlers
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Etymology
From prowl plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who prowls."
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What does “prowler” mean?
The word “prowler” means a person who lurks or moves around a place secretly, often intending to commit a crime like burglary. In plain terms, someone sneaking around a property, usually up to no good.
How do you pronounce “prowler”?
“Prowler” is pronounced PROW-luh (/ˈpɹaʊlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “prowler” in a sentence?
Here is “prowler” used in a sentence: “Neighbors called the police after spotting a prowler in the backyard.”
What part of speech is “prowler”?
“Prowler” is a noun.
