B2nouncrimehistory
US/ˈpaɪ.rət/
UK/ˈpaɪ.rət/
a person who attacks ships at sea to steal from them; also someone who illegally copies films, music or software
In context
The ship was attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia.
As a child, he loved stories about pirates and hidden treasure.
The film studio is fighting software pirates who sell illegal copies online.
Words that go with pirate
noun + noun
- pirate shipThe pirate ship sailed away at dawn.
- pirate attackA pirate attack closed the shipping route.
- pirate treasureThey dug for pirate treasure on the island.
- software pirateA software pirate was arrested last week.
verb + noun
- fight piratesNavies from many countries fight pirates in the area.
adjective + noun
- notorious pirateBlackbeard was a notorious pirate.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The pirate of movies is illegal.Correct: Movie piracy is illegal.