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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They can be relatively easily snatched by organized crime gangs who use sophisticated vehicle theft technologies, which are quickly adapted when car manufacturers roll out anti-theft countermeasures, to steal cars. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 June 2025 The automaker, whose Korean parent owns a third of Kia and shares platforms and components, said 68% of vulnerable vehicles had already received the anti-theft update. Nathan Gomes and Akash Sriram, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for anti-theft

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jul. 2025.

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