Pronunciation: /ˈpraʊ.lər/
noun a person or animal that moves stealthily or sneaks around, especially in order to commit a crime
A1 The prowler was caught trying to break into the house.
A2 The neighborhood was on high alert after reports of a prowler in the area.
B1 The security system was installed to deter prowlers from entering the premises.
B2 The police were called to investigate a series of break-ins believed to be the work of a prowler.
C1 The detective was assigned to the case of the elusive prowler who had been targeting wealthy homes in the city.
C2 The notorious prowler had managed to evade capture for years, leaving a trail of unsolved crimes in their wake.
formal The security guard spotted a prowler lurking around the building.
informal I heard there's a prowler in the neighborhood, so lock your doors tonight.
slang Watch out for that shady dude, he's a known prowler in this area.
figurative The rumors about her being a prowler in the dating scene were greatly exaggerated.
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