B2nouncrimelaw
US/ˈbɜːr.ɡlər.i/
UK/ˈbɜː.ɡlər.i/
the crime of breaking into a building to steal things
In context
There was a burglary on our street last night, and the police are investigating.
He was arrested on suspicion of burglary after neighbors saw him climb through a window.
Burglary rates fell after the council installed brighter street lights.
Words that go with burglary
verb + noun
- commit burglaryHe was caught trying to commit burglary.
noun + preposition
- a series of burglariesPolice linked him to a series of burglaries.
- victim of burglaryElderly people are often victims of burglary.
noun + noun
- burglary rateThe burglary rate in the area has dropped.
adjective + noun
- attempted burglaryHe was charged with attempted burglary.
verb + preposition
- charged with burglaryThe man was charged with burglary last week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My house was robbed while we were on holiday.Correct: My house was burgled while we were on holiday.