mobster

noun

mob·​ster ˈmäb-stər How to pronounce mobster (audio)
: a member of a criminal gang

Examples of mobster in a Sentence

the mobster threatened to break his legs if he didn't pay up
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This is the original one-man version of the real-life, coming-of-age story of a potential New York mobster performed by the person who wrote and lived it, Chazz Palminteri. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025 Although the family reunion should be reason to celebrate, something is clearly off with the visit, as mobsters Leftie (Murray) and Lonnie (Davidson) track them down. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025 The film tells the true story of the power struggle between notorious crime bosses Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, two New York mobsters once the best of friends before petty jealousies put them on a deadly collision course. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025 The couple is depicted as both monogamous and supportive, which is a refreshing rarity in mobster movies. Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mobster

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mobster was in 1917

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“Mobster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobster. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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mobster

noun
mob·​ster ˈmäb-stər How to pronounce mobster (audio)
: a member of a criminal gang

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