Capone

American

[kuh-pohn] / kəˈpoʊn /

noun

Al(phonse) Scarface, 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.

Capone British

/ kəˈpəʊn /

noun

Alphonse, called Al. 1899–1947, US gangster in Chicago during Prohibition

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Alcatraz was home to dangerous criminals, including Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

In 1934, it was formally converted into a federal prison - Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary - housing notorious inmates including gangster Al Capone, Mickey Cohen and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, among others.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

Recently he seemed to suggest that the Jazz Age gangster Al Capone was still alive.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2024

Capone was indicted at least six times, according to A. Brad Schwartz, a historian and biographer of the infamous gangster.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

“No kidding. You know, you really charmed Mrs. Capone too. I mean, dropping your purse on her toe. What a nice touch!”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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