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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Zigzag 11 Hip Pack A belt bag is not just a thing of convenience but also an anti-theft measure for everything from shopping at busy markets to sleeping on trains. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025 The backpack features a dedicated laptop compartment, an anti-theft pocket and a luggage slip, all wrapped in waterproof nylon fabric. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025 The Legislature ultimately passed 13 anti-theft bills that Newsom and Democrats hoped would satisfy voters, but didn’t come close. George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 June 2025 Thieves realized the cars didn’t have engine immobilizers, a standard piece of anti-theft tech. Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 18 Mar. 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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