Definition of stealth
1a archaic : theftb obsolete : something stolen
2 : the act or action of proceeding furtively, secretly, or imperceptibly the state moves by stealth to gather information — Nat Hentoff
3 : the state of being furtive or unobtrusive
4 : an aircraft-design characteristic consisting of oblique angular construction and avoidance of vertical surfaces that is intended to produce a very weak radar return
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Examples of stealth in a sentence
The fox uses stealth and cunning to hunt its prey.
Origin and Etymology of stealth
Middle English stelthe; akin to Old English stelan to steal
First Known Use: 13th century
stealth
Definition of stealth
: intended not to attract attention : stealthy a stealth campaign
Examples of stealth in a sentence
the SWAT team carried out a stealth raid on the house, which was believed to be harboring a terrorist cell
1987
First Known Use of stealth
1987
STEALTH Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of stealth for English Language Learners
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: a secret, quiet, and clever way of moving or behaving
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Definition of stealth for English Language Learners
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—used to describe military aircraft that are designed so that they cannot be easily seen by radar
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: done or happening in a secret or quiet way that does not attract attention
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