shoplifter
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of shoplifter
1670–80; obsolete shoplift shoplifter ( shop + lift ) + -er 1
Example Sentences
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The time it takes to bring shoplifters to justice is "unacceptable" with retailers waiting longer for criminals to face punishment compared with a decade ago, the BBC has learned.
From BBC
A short while later, a convicted shoplifter who is wanted on recall to prison walks past - he is searched and arrested.
From BBC
Sainsbury's is planning to introduce facial recognition technology across its supermarkets in a bid to identify shoplifters.
From BBC
"By greeting genuine shoppers, not only does this provide a positive impression of your store, it also deters potential shoplifters," the force said.
From BBC
"We'd like customers to help us lower our prices even more by pointing out shoplifters," Mr Walker said.
From BBC
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