anti-theft

adjective

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

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From packing cubes and toiletry bags to luggage locks and anti-theft crossbodies, Amazon is packed with practical finds that make traveling light less daunting. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026 The deputy who first saw Burke in the truck contacted the manager at Bomnin Chevrolet who confirmed the wires Burke was pulling were to the pickup’s Lojack anti-theft tracking device. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 This led me to report on the epidemic of car crime around the city and how anti-theft technology made some cars harder to steal than others. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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