robbery — the crime of stealing money or goods from a person or place, especially by using force or threats
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the crime of stealing money or goods from a person or place, especially by using force or threats
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɑːbəri/
Example Sentences
- The price of this coffee is highway robbery - $20 for a cup!
- He was convicted of robbery and sentenced to five years in prison.
- The jewelry store robbery happened in broad daylight with dozens of witnesses.
robbery
NOUN[/ˈrɑːbəri/]
the crime of stealing money or goods from a person or place, especially by using force or threats
A masked thief commits a robbery at the corner bank in broad daylight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'roberie', which combines a Germanic root meaning 'to rob or steal' with the French action suffix '-ery'. This formation reflects the Norman French influence on English vocabulary following 1066, blending Germanic and Romance linguistic elements.
Breakdown
rob- (Germanic root: to steal or plunder) + -ery (suffix: act, practice, or condition of). The '-ery' suffix transforms the verb into a noun denoting the criminal act or practice of robbing.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The price of this coffee is highway robbery - $20 for a cup!”
“He was convicted of robbery and sentenced to five years in prison.”
“The jewelry store robbery happened in broad daylight with dozens of witnesses.”
“My little brother's 'bank robbery' game involved stealing cookies from the kitchen jar.”
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