Shoplifter
noun
noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.
"Shoplifters will be prosecuted."
- 2 a thief who steals goods that are in a store wordnet
Example
More examples"The sales clerks in this place follow you around like they think you're a shoplifter until you want to get something or need help, then they're nowhere to be found."
Etymology
From shop + lifter.