burglar

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɜːɡlə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ or [ˈbɚɡlɚ]

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular burglar

Plural burglars

1. (countable) A burglar is a person who goes into people's houses to take things.
   • Synonyms: thief, robber, bandit and mugger

   The burglar stole money and jewellery from my house.

Related words

• burgle
• burglary