robbery
/ˈɹɒbəɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: robberies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or practice of robbing.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.
Noun
Examples
bank robbery
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “robbery” mean?
The act or practice of robbing.
Is “robbery” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.