anti-theft

adjective

an·​ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-theft (audio)
variants or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology

Examples of anti-theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Ibiza can be quite crowded, especially out at a nightclub, so this anti-theft pouch would provide peace of mind. Renee Cherry, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2025 Without the keyfob, the car was in anti-theft mode and wouldn’t move. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025 The Travelon Crossbody bag from Target is made with anti-theft material and is currently on sale for 21 percent off. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025 Don't give them a clunker, though: Many top insurers have discounts for anti-lock brakes, anti-theft devices and passive restraints. 7. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-theft

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-theft was in 1906

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!