pirate noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: pi-rate (2) English Definition A person who attacks and robs ships at sea. Example Sentence The pirates attacked a cargo ship in the Indian Ocean. US IPA /ˈpaɪrət/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /ˈpaɪrət/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms buccaneer corsair robber raider Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link