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Definition of pilferage

pilferage

/ˈpɪl.fɚ.ɪdʒ/
pil · fer · age
Plural:pilferages
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pilferage Lexical Profile

pilferage Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or practice of stealing things of relatively small value, especially in small quantities over a period of time.

Example

"The warehouse installed security cameras to reduce employee pilferage of office supplies and merchandise."

2

The goods or amount of property stolen through petty theft, especially from cargo in transit or retail inventory.

Example

"The shipping company's insurance policy covered breakage and pilferage during overseas transport."

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• Nearby Words

piles
pileup
pilfer
pilferage
pilferer
pilgrim
pilgrimage

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'pilfer' (derived from Old French 'pelfre', meaning booty or spoils) and the noun-forming suffix '-age'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pilferage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pilferage
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