search warrant

noun

: a warrant authorizing a search (as of a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions

Examples of search warrant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two days later, investigators arrived at Kosowski’s home with a search warrant and found the Tundra in the garage with blood in the truck bed, on the driver’s side headrest, on the driver’s side floorboard and on the garage floor. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

More than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, a crossbow, tactical gear, ammunition and electronics, were found by authorities while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the attackers. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

According to Tejada, police obtained the search warrant as part of ongoing investigation into smoke shops believed to be selling cannabis and cannabis products without a license. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Members of the vice narcotics unit with Pennsylvania State Police detained four people while executing a search warrant at a home on Indiana Avenue in Avonmore on Wednesday, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for search warrant

• abhorrent
• torrent

Kids Definition

search warrant

noun

: a warrant making legal a search of a specified place (as a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions (as illegal drugs)

Legal Definition

search warrant

see also:

warrant