Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪrət/

Definitions of pirate

noun a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea

Example Sentences

A1 The pirate sailed the seas in search of treasure.

A2 The pirate captain ordered his crew to attack the merchant ship.

B1 The pirate was known for his cunning and stealthy tactics.

B2 The pirate ship was equipped with cannons and a black flag.

C1 The pirate's reputation spread far and wide across the seven seas.

C2 The pirate's code of honor dictated loyalty to the crew above all else.

verb to engage in piracy or act as a pirate

Example Sentences

A1 The pirate sailed the seas in search of treasure.

A2 The crew decided to pirate the ship and take control of its cargo.

B1 The group of rebels attempted to pirate the government's communications.

B2 The hackers were able to pirate the company's database and steal sensitive information.

C1 The organization was accused of attempting to pirate the competitor's intellectual property.

C2 The cyber criminals were caught trying to pirate the bank's security system.

Examples of pirate in a Sentence

formal The pirate ship sailed towards the horizon, ready to plunder any passing vessels.

informal I heard there's a pirate-themed party happening this weekend, arrr!

slang Yo ho ho, me hearties, let's go on a pirate adventure!

figurative She was known as the office pirate, always taking credit for other people's ideas.

Grammatical Forms of pirate

past tense

pirated

plural

pirates

comparative

more pirate

superlative

most pirate

present tense

pirates

future tense

will pirate

perfect tense

have pirated

continuous tense

is pirating

singular

pirate

positive degree

pirate

infinitive

to pirate

gerund

pirating

participle

pirated

Origin and Evolution of pirate

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pirate' originated from the Latin word 'pirata' which means sea robber.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pirate' has evolved to refer to individuals who engage in acts of robbery and violence at sea, often associated with illegally seizing ships and their cargo.