Shoplifter

Pronunciation: /ʃɑplɪftər/

Definitions of shoplifter

noun a criminal who takes items from a shop without paying for them

Example Sentences

A1 The shoplifter was caught stealing candy from the store.

A2 The shoplifter was apprehended by security after trying to steal a handbag.

B1 The shoplifter was taken into custody and charged with theft.

B2 The shoplifter had a history of stealing from various stores in the area.

C1 The shoplifter was a professional thief who knew how to evade detection.

C2 The shoplifter was eventually caught and sentenced to prison for multiple counts of theft.

Examples of shoplifter in a Sentence

formal The shoplifter was caught red-handed by the store security.

informal Did you hear about the shoplifter who got caught stealing from the mall?

slang That shoplifter is a real piece of work, always trying to snag stuff.

figurative The shoplifter of happiness is jealousy, always trying to steal joy from others.

Grammatical Forms of shoplifter

• past tense: shoplifted
• plural: shoplifters
• comparative: more shoplifting
• superlative: most shoplifting
• present tense: shoplift
• future tense: will shoplift
• perfect tense: have shoplifted
• continuous tense: is shoplifting
• singular: shoplifter
• positive degree: shoplifter
• infinitive: to shoplift
• gerund: shoplifting
• participle: shoplifting

Origin and Evolution of shoplifter

First Known Use: 1678 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'shoplifter' originated in England.

Evolution of the word: The term 'shoplifter' was first used in the late 17th century to describe someone who steals goods from a store. Over time, the word has become widely used to refer to individuals who engage in this type of theft, and has remained consistent in its meaning since its inception.