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shoplifter

American  
[shop-lif-ter] / ˈʃɒpˌlɪf tər /

noun

  1. a person who steals goods from the shelves or displays of a retail store while posing as a customer.

shoplifter British  
/ ˈʃɒpˌlɪftə /

noun

  1. a person who steals goods from a shop during shopping hours

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Etymology

Origin of shoplifter

1670–80; obsolete shoplift shoplifter ( shop + lift ) + -er 1

Example Sentences

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There is Björk Digital, as well as an installation by the Icelandic artist Shoplifter, and Xarene Eskander’s Driving At the Speed of the Nordic Sun screened on continuous loop.

From The Guardian • Apr. 18, 2017

Curtis perfected his craft in forgettable films such as "Francis," "I Was a Shoplifter," "No Room for the Groom" and "Son of Ali Baba."

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2010

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