Shoplifter (Noun)
Meaning
A thief who steals goods that are in a store.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The store's security cameras caught a shoplifter trying to hide a purse under her coat.
- After reviewing the footage, the police were able to identify the shoplifter and make an arrest.
- Shoplifters often work in teams, creating a diversion while one member of the group steals.
- The store's owner installed a state-of-the-art alarm system to deter potential shoplifters.
- As the holiday season approached, local businesses saw a rise in the number of shoplifters.