prowler
Americannoun
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a person or animal that prowls.
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a person who goes stealthily about with some unlawful intention, as to commit a burglary or theft.
Etymology
Origin of prowler
Example Sentences
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The two Sangamon County sheriff's deputies were responding to a 911 call by Massey, who had reported a "prowler" at her home in Springfield, Illinois, according to a court document.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2024
On the contrary, he makes her eggs and gives the prowler a jump.
From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2023
For now, I can only turn up the volume on my security-cam alerts, enduring the false alarms triggered by wildlife but ensuring that I’ll be awake should the prowler return.
From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2022
He survived prowler workout drills at Servite and made it through waking up at 6 a.m. for weight training, so Army should be a breeze.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2022
Following the circle of dim gold light cast by the candle, he went up the stairs and, feeling like a prowler, he poked his head into Albert’s bedroom.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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