1. to steal goods from a place or person, especially using force during a time of disorder

1. goods that have been stolen, especially by soldiers or pirates
2. the act of stealing goods by force

Examples

• The invading army began to plunder the captured city.
• Pirates would plunder merchant ships on the high seas.
• The museum was plundered during the war, losing many priceless artifacts.
• The thieves made off with their plunder before police arrived.
• Archaeological sites are often damaged by plunder and illegal excavation.
• The Vikings were known for their plunder of coastal settlements.
• After the earthquake, some people began to plunder abandoned stores.