Looking for the meaning of the word CONTRABAND in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONTRABAND with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Contraband
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: from Spanish contrabanda, from Italian contrabando, from contra- ‘against’ + bando ‘proclamation, ban’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒntrəband
Dialects: British English
Definition:
goods that have been imported or exported illegally
Short Definition:illegally imported or exported goods
Examples:- customs men had searched the carriages for contraband
Word: Contraband
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒntrəband
Dialects: British English
Definition:
imported or exported illegally, either in defiance of a total ban or without payment of duty
Short Definition:imported or exported illegally
Examples:- contraband brandy
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