Buccaneer

Pronunciation: /ˌbʌkəˈnɪr/

Definitions of buccaneer

noun a pirate, especially one who preyed on ships in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th and 18th centuries

Example Sentences

A1 The buccaneer sailed the seas in search of treasure.

A2 The buccaneer was known for his daring raids on enemy ships.

B1 The buccaneer's reputation as a fierce pirate spread far and wide.

B2 The buccaneer amassed a fortune through his plundering of merchant vessels.

C1 The buccaneer's cunning tactics and strategic planning made him a feared figure in the Caribbean.

C2 The buccaneer's exploits were immortalized in tales of high adventure and daring escapades.

Examples of buccaneer in a Sentence

formal The buccaneer was known for his ruthless tactics in the high seas.

informal That buccaneer is always up to no good!

slang Yo ho ho, me hearties! Let's join the buccaneer crew!

figurative She was a buccaneer in the world of business, always taking risks and seeking adventure.

Grammatical Forms of buccaneer

• past tense: buccaneered
• plural: buccaneers
• comparative: more buccaneer
• superlative: most buccaneer
• present tense: buccaneers
• future tense: will buccaneer
• perfect tense: have buccaneered
• continuous tense: is buccaneering
• singular: buccaneer
• positive degree: buccaneer
• infinitive: to buccaneer
• gerund: buccaneering
• participle: buccaneering

Origin and Evolution of buccaneer

First Known Use: 1634 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'buccaneer' originated from the French word 'boucanier' which referred to French hunters who smoked meat on a frame called a 'boucan'. These hunters later turned to piracy in the Caribbean.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'buccaneer' became synonymous with pirates who operated in the Caribbean Sea, raiding Spanish ships and settlements. The word evolved to represent a specific type of pirate known for their exploits in the region.