Raid Word Meaning

Etymology:

late Middle English (as a noun): Scots variant of road in the early senses ‘journey on horseback’, ‘foray’. The noun became rare from the end of the 16th century but was revived by Sir Walter Scott; the verb dates from the mid 19th century

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a rapid surprise attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces

Short Definition:

rapid surprise attack on enemy by troops

Examples:

• a bombing raid

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

conduct a raid on

Short Definition:

conduct raid on

Examples:

• officers raided thirty homes yesterday