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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prowler

/ˈraʊlər/ noun · British & US
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What does prowler mean?

noun

A person who roams or prowls, especially at night, often in search of something, such as food or a place to live. A person who secretly and repeatedly breaks into houses or other buildings.

Example

"The prowler was caught on camera lurking around the neighborhood."

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