Vocabulary Entry

shoplift

|verb • noun

verb

To steal goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.

Example Sentences

"He was caught trying to shoplift a pair of shoes."

"Many stores have security measures in place to prevent people from shoplifting."

"She regretted her decision to shoplift and returned the items to the store."

noun

Example Sentences

"The shoplift was recorded on surveillance cameras."

"He was charged with multiple shoplifts over the past month."

"Security increased after a rise in shoplifts at the mall."