home invasion

noun

1. an act or instance of entering an occupied residence with the intent to commit a burglary or other crime.

home invasion

noun

1. aggravated burglary

Other Words From

• home invader noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of home invasion¹

First recorded in 1840–45; current sense dates from 1910–15

Example Sentences

Ms Boudreaux was arrested and charged with four counts, including home invasion with a deadly weapon.

From BBC

In an interview that aired on Fox News on Wednesday, Trump specifically named Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul, who was the victim of a brutal home invasion beating last year.

From Salon

Actor Jonathan Tucker helped rescue a neighbor’s family in Hancock Park on Sunday evening during an attempted home invasion that was confirmed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a Newport Beach home invasion that occurred early Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

He is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder and home invasion with a dangerous weapon.

From Seattle Times