pirates

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.

European nations had a habit of hiring the pirates to attack other countries’ boats.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

From 2003 through 2008, the association sued some 35,000 alleged song pirates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Once the Revolutionary War commenced, and for years after, America’s merchant marine fleet was targeted by pirates of every stripe.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

In a vision of pirates at sea, waves crashed against the ship at this point, and pirates battened down the hatches at that point.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

All his childish games came back to him, with himself and his father rescuing each other from avalanches or fighting pirates.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman