noun
prowler
PROW-luh
noun
1
A person who lurks or moves around a place secretly, often intending to commit a crime like burglary.
"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
Word Forms
prowlers plural
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Etymology
From prowl plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who prowls."