arsonist

[ ahr-suh-nist ]

noun

1. a person who commits arson.

Word History and Origins

Origin of arsonist¹

First recorded in 1860–65; arson + -ist

Example Sentences

"Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg," he wrote.

From Salon

Authorities are looking for an arsonist who set himself on fire while trying to burn a car in Corona.

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump excels at being both an arsonist and a fireman on any issue except the real fires out in Los Angeles.

From Salon

Ramirez said there are no locked facilities that cater to arsonists with mental health issues.

From Los Angeles Times

He bragged of catching more than 40 serial arsonists, and explored their methods and psychology in articles for American Fire Journal.

From Los Angeles Times