home invasion

American  

noun

1. an act or instance of entering an occupied residence with the intent to commit a burglary or other crime.

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home invasion British  

noun

1. aggravated burglary

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Other Word Forms

• home invader noun

Etymology

Origin of home invasion

First recorded in 1840–45; current sense dates from 1910–15

Example Sentences

Authorities had been responding to a call about a possible home invasion in the Indianapolis suburb of Whitestown.

From BBC

Eleven minutes later, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the home after reports of a home invasion robbery, Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times

A reputed member of the Locas, Wertz allegedly impersonated an FBI agent in an attempted home invasion robbery in February, hammering on the front door while holding a gun.

From Los Angeles Times

When they arrived, officers learned that two residents on the block had been victims of a home invasion robbery.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to kidnapping for ransom, which carries a potential life sentence, he is charged with a separate count of kidnapping, along with four counts of robbery in connection with the home invasion.

From Los Angeles Times