noun🔗ShareAny goods which are illicit or illegal to possess"The guards found cigarettes and alcohol hidden in the prisoner's cell, both considered contraband in that prison. "lawpolicegovernmentitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGoods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods"The imported spices were declared contraband, so customs seized them. "governmentpolicelawbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA black slave during the American Civil War who had escaped to, or been captured by, Union forces."During the Civil War, formerly enslaved people seeking freedom by crossing into Union territory were often designated as "contraband" of war. "historyracewarpersonhumanmilitarysocietygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo import illegally; to smuggle."The student was caught contrabanading a phone into the school. "governmentpolicelawcommerceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo declare prohibited; to forbid."The school rules contraband any food brought in from outside the cafeteria. "governmentlawpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareProhibited from being traded"Bringing weapons to school is considered contraband. "governmentlawcommercebusinessmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
