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burglarproof

adjective

bur·​glar·​proof ˈbər-glər-ˌprüf How to pronounce burglarproof (audio)
: protected against or designed to afford protection against burglary

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of burglarproof was in 1848

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“Burglarproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burglarproof. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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