English · Word Candidate

robbery

/ˈɹɒbəɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: robberies

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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).

Meaning · English

The offense of taking or attempting to take the property of another by force or threat of force.

Noun

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).

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.

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