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

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
The two issues are inextricably linked, as Newsom and his legislative allies have recently passed a package of anti-theft bills to undercut the purpose of Proposition 36, perhaps the most prominent statewide voter initiative on the Nov. 5 ballot. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024 From portable alarms to anti-theft bags, keep scrolling to discover the best Amazon products recommended by the pros — starting at just $10. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 The anti-theft zippers can help keep your valuables safe from pickpockets. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 Antivirus protection is present, but anti-theft is gone, along with quite a few other previous features. PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near anti-theft

Cite this Entry

“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!