English Explanatory Dictionary

rumrunner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An illegal smuggler of rum.
  2. A smuggler of any alcoholic drink.
  3. A boat used for smuggling illicit alcoholic drinks.
  4. A go-fast boat; a powerboat of the type associated with the smuggling of rum.

Word forms

rumrunner rumrunners rum-runner rum runner

Etymology

From rum + runner.

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