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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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
When Mare is called to investigate a prowler, she's called out to Grub Road.
From Salon ● May 30, 2021
It occurred to me I might he mistaken for a prowler, so I walked around the block.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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