intruder
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
People who received the fabricated pictures believed there was an intruder in their home and called 911 in a panic, wasting police resources, according to the department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The opposite of a guard dog: Golden retriever begs to play with intruder in San Diego break-in.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The other intruder, who was noticeably taller, disappeared into the hallway.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Mr. Park’s ardent tenor brilliantly evokes the Stranger’s position as an intruder in this world as he insists, “Isn’t reality itself a kind of dream?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
“Really, Jonah, if there’d been an intruder, we would have heard him. You know how those stairs creak.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing intruder
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Fear" and "Violence Hits Home"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Time Trip: Sudan’s Civil War" and "Sudanese Tribes Confront Modern War"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
