Pronunciation: /ˈplʌndər/

Definitions of plunder

noun goods or valuables taken by force, especially in times of war

Example Sentences

A1 The pirates sailed the seas in search of plunder.

A2 The bandits were caught red-handed with their plunder.

B1 The archaeological team uncovered a hidden tomb full of ancient plunder.

B2 The museum displayed a collection of plundered artifacts from around the world.

C1 The government passed laws to protect cultural heritage from plunder.

C2 The explorer's memoir detailed his adventures in search of lost plunder.

verb to steal goods or valuables by force, especially in times of war

Example Sentences

A1 The pirates wanted to plunder the treasure chest.

A2 The invaders plundered the village and took all the valuable items.

B1 During the war, soldiers would often plunder towns for supplies.

B2 The thieves carefully planned how to plunder the museum without getting caught.

C1 The corrupt officials were caught trying to plunder public funds for their own gain.

C2 The archaeological team uncovered a tomb that had been plundered centuries ago.

Examples of plunder in a Sentence

formal The invaders proceeded to plunder the village, taking anything of value.

informal The thieves decided to plunder the house while the owners were away.

slang The gang planned to plunder the store and make off with the goods.

figurative The artist's creativity seemed to plunder the depths of their imagination.

Grammatical Forms of plunder

past tense

plundered

plural

plunders

comparative

more plunderous

superlative

most plunderous

present tense

plunders

future tense

will plunder

perfect tense

have plundered

continuous tense

is plundering

singular

plunder

positive degree

plunder

infinitive

to plunder

gerund

plundering

participle

plundered

Origin and Evolution of plunder

First Known Use: 1632 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'plunder' originated from the Old French word 'plondre' which means to pillage or rob.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plunder' has retained its original meaning of looting or stealing, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe any type of illicit acquisition or taking by force.