prowler

[ prou-ler ]

noun

1. a person or animal that prowls.
2. a person who goes stealthily about with some unlawful intention, as to commit a burglary or theft.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prowler¹

First recorded in 1510–20; prowl + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Los Angeles Police Department records show that officers responded to the Sunset Plaza Drive home 17 times this year, including calls for possible burglars, prowlers and vandalism.

From Los Angeles Times

In a three-day span last year, police responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon, a prowler, a burglary and a disturbance.

From Los Angeles Times

Rant to apps, cameras and social media sites that only incite fear and loathing, where every loud bang is a “gunshot” and every lost delivery driver a “prowler.”

From Seattle Times

On the contrary, he makes her eggs and gives the prowler a jump.

From New York Times

We had a costume designer very quickly build this prowler costume.

From Los Angeles Times