shoplifter
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of shoplifter
1670–80; obsolete shoplift shoplifter ( shop + lift ) + -er 1
Example Sentences
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But the way Riley’s screenplay portrays the average shoplifter may help the film skirt the inevitable pearl-clutching and finger-wagging.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
According to the Guardian's report, Smith "grabbed" a bag the shoplifter had been using to place the £13 Easter eggs in, resulting in a struggle lasting a few seconds.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Former shoplifter Keeley believes sending shoplifters with addictions to jail is a "waste of resources" as it does not treat the root cause of the offending.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025
In 2024, the Northern California city of Brentwood paid $967,000 to a shoplifter who suffered severe dog bites and gashes to her scalp.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025
Charlie, who accused her of being a shoplifter.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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