Capone

[kuh-pohn]

noun

1. Al(phonse) Scarface, 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.

Capone

/ kəˈpəʊn /

noun

1. Alphonse, called Al. 1899–1947, US gangster in Chicago during Prohibition

Example Sentences

Last month, the Met confirmed it had removed more than 1,400 officers and staff from its ranks in three years in what Deputy Commissioner Jukes called an "Al Capone" approach to uncover wrongdoing.

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“This is a pivotal moment for science, for mental health, and for every veteran who has waited too long for better treatment options,” said Amber Capone, co-founder and chief executive of VETS, in a statement.

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The Metropolitan Police says it is using an "Al Capone" approach to root out misconduct by its own officers.

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Alcatraz was home to dangerous criminals, including Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly.

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In high school, his best friend was Al Capone Jr., the Chicago mobster’s son.

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