pirate
noun
a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
pirates
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pluralof pirate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof pirate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
piratenouna person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.
Example Sentences
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Although fictional, the game stars real characters such as the infamous English pirate Blackbeard, and other pirates including Mary Read and Anne Bonny.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
European nations had a habit of hiring the pirates to attack other countries’ boats.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
From 2003 through 2008, the association sued some 35,000 alleged song pirates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Once the Revolutionary War commenced, and for years after, America’s merchant marine fleet was targeted by pirates of every stripe.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
For indeed, the pirates were still chasing them.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
