contraband

Meanings

• noun

  Prohibited or illicit goods, especially when smuggled into a country.

  - "The smugglers were caught with a large stash of contraband."
  - "Customs officials seized the contraband, including drugs and weapons."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contraband
band , grand , hand

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Variants

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contraband , contrabands

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Etymology

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Originally referred to goods that were banned for import or export due to political or religious reasons.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contraband' originated in the late 16th century.

2. Contraband was often used in the context of slavery, with enslaved people attempting to bring forbidden items with them.

3. During Prohibition in the United States, alcohol became a popular form of contraband.

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Related Concepts

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1. Smuggling: The illegal transportation of goods across international borders.

2. Customs: A government department responsible for collecting and enforcing customs duties and regulations on imported and exported goods.

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Culture

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Contraband has been a common theme in literature, music, and film, often representing rebellion, danger, and the underworld.

How to Memorize "contraband"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a suitcase filled with hidden, forbidden items.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with smugglers, hidden treasures, and illegal activities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym C-O-N-T-R-A-B-A-N-D: 'Covert Objects Not Typically Allowed Beyond Customs'.

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