rumrunners

[US]/[ˈrʌmˌrʌnəz]/
[UK]/[ˈrʌmˌrʌnərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who illegally transport alcohol, especially during Prohibition.; A ship or boat used for illegal alcohol transportation.

Phrases & Collocations

rumrunners ran

catching rumrunners

rumrunner's life

rumrunners smuggling

like rumrunners

rumrunner days

the rumrunners

rumrunner boat

becoming rumrunners

old rumrunners

Example Sentences

the coastal town was once a haven for rumrunners during prohibition.

authorities cracked down on the rumrunners operating in the long island sound.

the rumrunners used fast powerboats to evade the coast guard.

stories of daring rumrunners smuggling liquor across the border captivated the public.

he researched the history of rumrunners and their methods of operation.

the rumrunners faced constant danger from both law enforcement and rival gangs.

the era of the rumrunners eventually ended with the repeal of prohibition.

local legends often romanticize the lives of the rumrunners.

the rumrunners transported canadian whisky and other contraband across the great lakes.

the rumrunners’ risky business involved navigating treacherous waters and evading detection.

the museum exhibit detailed the techniques employed by the rumrunners.

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