burglarproof

[ bur-gler-proof ]
/ ˈbɜr glərˌpruf /

adjective

safeguarded or secure against burglary.

verb (used with object)

to make burglarproof: to burglarproof one's home.

Origin of burglarproof

First recorded in 1855–60; burglar + -proof

Words nearby burglarproof

burghul, burglar, burglar alarm, burglarious, burglarize, burglarproof, burglary, burgle, burgomaster, burgonet, burgoo

Example sentences from the Web for burglarproof

  • I never knew until then that a duck was built like a watch—that his works were inclosed in a burglarproof case.

    "Speaking of Operations--" |Irvin S. Cobb

  • His city house is of the spick and span order, and he evinces a great interest in burglarproof devices.

    The Night-Born |Jack London