Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntrəˌbænd/
noun goods that are prohibited or restricted by law from being imported or exported
A1 The police found contraband in the suspect's bag.
A2 Customs officers seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
B1 The prison guards conducted a search for contraband items.
B2 The authorities cracked down on the smuggling of contraband goods.
C1 The international task force was formed to combat the trade of contraband weapons.
C2 The sophisticated smuggling operation was responsible for trafficking contraband across borders.
adjective related to or involved in the illegal trade of prohibited goods
A1 The police found contraband goods hidden in the truck.
A2 The airport security confiscated the contraband items from the passenger's luggage.
B1 The customs officer discovered contraband cigarettes in the traveler's backpack.
B2 The authorities intercepted a shipment of contraband electronics at the border.
C1 The organized crime syndicate was involved in smuggling contraband across international borders.
C2 The government crackdown on contraband trade led to a significant decrease in illegal imports.
formal The customs officials seized a large amount of contraband at the border.
informal I heard that they found some contraband in his car during the search.
slang He always manages to sneak contraband into the prison.
figurative Her secrets were like contraband, hidden away and forbidden to be shared.
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