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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contraband

/kɒnˈtræbænd/ noun · British & US
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What does contraband mean?

noun

Goods or articles prohibited by law from being imported, exported, or sold within a country or region. Anything that is forbidden or prohibited.

Example

"The customs officer seized the contraband cigarettes from the smuggler's luggage."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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