Pronunciation: /หplสndษr/
noun goods or valuables taken by force, especially in times of war
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
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.
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.
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