anti-theft

adjective

an·​ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-theft (audio)
variants or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology

Examples of anti-theft in a Sentence

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Keep your belongings safe while looking fabulous with these anti-theft crossbody purses. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025 Stronger anti-theft systems Many EVs have new and unique safety features to protect them from potential thieves. Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Now retailers say their anti-theft strategies are working, and data shows shoplifting rates are falling. Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Try additional anti-theft apps: Tools such as iAlertU for MacBooks and PreyProject.com for Android and Windows laptops can add extra protection. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-theft

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-theft was in 1906

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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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