noun
- people who move stealthily around an area, especially with criminal intent
Examples
- The security cameras caught several prowlers near the warehouse last night.
- Police warned residents to be alert for prowlers in the neighborhood.
- The homeowner installed motion lights to deter prowlers.
- Two prowlers were arrested for attempting to break into cars.
- The dog’s barking scared away the prowlers before they could enter the yard.
- Neighborhood watch groups help identify suspicious prowlers.