noun
robber
ROB-uh
noun
1
A person who steals from someone, typically using force or the threat of force.
"The bank robber was caught two blocks from the scene."
How to Use Robber
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who commits robbery.
Common pairings
bank robber
armed robber
Word Forms
robbers plural
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Etymology
From Old French robeor, built on "rob" plus the agent suffix "-er."