noun
thievery
THEEV-r-ee
Thievery (noun) means the act or practice of stealing. Example: “The gang was arrested after months of thievery around the neighbourhood.”
noun
1
The act or practice of stealing.
"The gang was arrested after months of thievery around the neighbourhood."
"This instance of thievery will not be overlooked."
How to use thievery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStealing, especially as an ongoing habit or activity rather than a single act.
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Word forms
- Plural
- thieveries
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Etymology
Formed from thieve plus the noun-forming suffix -ery.
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What does “thievery” mean?
The word “thievery” means the act or practice of stealing. In plain terms, stealing, especially as an ongoing habit or activity rather than a single act.
How do you pronounce “thievery”?
“Thievery” is pronounced THEEV-r-ee (/ˈθiːv.(ə)ɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “thievery” in a sentence?
Here is “thievery” used in a sentence: “The gang was arrested after months of thievery around the neighbourhood.”
What part of speech is “thievery”?
“Thievery” is a noun.
