as in thief
a person who illegally enters a building in order to steal things; a person who commits burglary
The burglar had broken into several homes in the neighborhood.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of burglar
Prosecutors alleged the burglars stole roughly $1 million worth of jewelry, watches and luxury bags.
—
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The burglars stole jewelry, watches and luxury bags valued at $1 million, according to the complaint.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 May 2026
But there were still valuable belongings at their home, and his family was concerned burglars might try to ignore the hazardous chemicals in the air and take advantage of the situation.
—Eric Licas, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
My biggest fear was that if a burglar broke into my house, Buddy would lick him to death and then I’d get sued.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for burglar
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The burglars stole jewelry, watches and luxury bags valued at $1 million, according to the complaint.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 May 2026
But there were still valuable belongings at their home, and his family was concerned burglars might try to ignore the hazardous chemicals in the air and take advantage of the situation.
—Eric Licas, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
My biggest fear was that if a burglar broke into my house, Buddy would lick him to death and then I’d get sued.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for burglar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burglar
Noun
-
Swenson says that cable actually belongs to AT&T, and was cut down from telephone poles by thieves.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
-
Surveillance video shows thieves going into a Twin Cities building, then coming out with a cart full of art.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
-
The robbers then got into a white sport-utility vehicle and fled east on Ontario Street, police said.—
Josh Hernandez,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
-
The show is inspired by the true story of the man who became known as ‘Ireland’s most polite bank robber,’ and The Irish Independent podcast of the same name.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Burglar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglar. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
