ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Robber

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹɒb.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Robber is a noun meaning (crime) A person who robs.

Meaning

(crime) A person who robs.

More Meanings

  1. An animal who robs.

Example Sentences

I remember as a boy in my native land the bad name the common magpie (Pica caudata) had as a destroyer of chickens, and a robber of nests.

Word Forms

Synonyms for robber

Depending on context, synonyms include mugger.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mugger, robbery, burglar, thief, thieving, steal.

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