rumrunner

[US]/ˈrʌmˌrʌnə/
[UK]/ˈrʌmˌrʌnər/

Translation

n.a person who smuggles alcoholic beverages; a person engaged in the illegal transport of alcohol
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

rumrunner ship

rumrunner operation

rumrunner crew

rumrunner route

rumrunner activity

rumrunner legend

rumrunner chase

rumrunner history

rumrunner trade

rumrunner tale

Example Sentences

the rumrunner evaded the coast guard with ease.

during prohibition, many became rumrunners to make a profit.

the rumrunner's boat was loaded with illegal liquor.

authorities cracked down on rumrunners along the coastline.

he was known as a notorious rumrunner in the 1920s.

rumrunners often used speedboats to outrun the police.

the story of the rumrunner captivated many readers.

rumrunners operated under the cover of night.

the rumrunner's network extended across several states.

many films depict the life of a rumrunner during the 1920s.

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