1. people who deliberately damage or destroy public or private property
Usage: plural of vandal
2. members of a Germanic tribe that invaded and conquered parts of Europe and North Africa in the 4th and 5th centuries
Usage: historical; capitalized when referring to the tribe

Examples

• The vandals spray-painted graffiti on the school walls.
• Police are searching for the vandals who broke the park benches.
• Security cameras help deter vandals from damaging property.
• The ancient Vandals sacked Rome in 455 AD.
• Vandals destroyed several statues in the town square.
• The museum increased security after vandals damaged an exhibit.