arson
Intermediate/ˈɑːr.sən/
- noun
- the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property
arson in a sentence
- “The man was charged with arson after investigators found evidence of gasoline.”
- “The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but investigators suspect arson.”
- “The town has suffered a rash of arson attacks.”
- “The town has suffered a rash of arsons.”
What does “arson” mean?
arson (noun) means the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property. It is pronounced /ˈɑːr.sən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "arson" mean?
- arson (noun) means: the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property
- How do you pronounce "arson"?
- "arson" is pronounced /ˈɑːr.sən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "arson" in a sentence?
- Here is "arson" used in a sentence: The man was charged with arson after investigators found evidence of gasoline.
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