Definition of "pirate"

Kid-friendly meaning of pirate, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "pirate" mean?

pirate (noun) — a person on a ship who steals from other ships.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (pi·rate)

Example sentences using "pirate"

Grade K–2
He plays a pirate.
Grade 3–5
Every kid in our class dressed up as a pirate for the school book fair.
Grade 6–8
Real pirates of the past were nothing like the cheerful ones in books, since most sailed in cramped, dirty conditions and lived short, hard lives full of danger at sea.

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