noun

burglary

BUR-gluh-ree

noun

The crime of breaking into a building or vehicle with intent to steal.

"Police are investigating a string of burglaries in the neighborhood."

How to Use Burglary

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe crime committed by a burglar — breaking in to steal.

Common pairings

commit burglary burglary charge

burglaries plural

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From New Latin burglaria, built on "burglar" plus the noun ending "-y".

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