English Explanatory Dictionary

prowler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who roves about for prey; one who prowls.
  2. A person who moves stealthily around a place with intention to commit a crime, especially burglary or theft.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹaʊlɚ/ /ˈpɹaʊlə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-prowler.wav

Word forms

prowler prowlers

Etymology

From prowl + -er.

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