squatter
verb
squat·ter
| \ ˈskwä-tər
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squattered;
squattering;
squatters
Definition of squatter
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to go along through or as if through water
ducks squattering to the shore
squatter
nounDefinition of squatter (Entry 2 of 2)
: one that squats: such as
a
: one that settles on property without right or title or payment of rent
b
: one that settles on public land under government regulation with the purpose of acquiring title
Examples of squatter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Wilder and her family are essentially squatters on Native American land. — Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, "Little House, Big Fans: These People Really, Really Love Laura Ingalls Wilder," 24 Aug. 2019 Trespassing: Chardon Road A squatter was reported to be staying at a vacant home Aug. 10. — cleveland.com, "Man shot in head during attempted break-in : Richmond Heights Police Blotter," 16 Aug. 2019 Legally, the commissioners say, the sheriff’s department — which is funded by the state — is a squatter on land that belongs to the county. — Alison Kuznitz, BostonGlobe.com, "A bumper crop of discord over popular Plymouth farm," 18 July 2019 In 2015, a large empty home at 3800 Washington St. was taken over by a squatter who made money selling off the pricey artwork the building contained. — J.k. Dineen, SFChronicle.com, "U.S. government sues to evict couple from $15 million Presidio Heights mansion," 17 July 2019 Burning in an isolated, largely unpopulated area, the Hess Creek fire has thus far destroyed two unpermitted squatter cabins and one outhouse, according to fire managers. — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, "Hess Creek fire, burning in Alaska’s Interior, is largest wildfire in the nation," 10 July 2019 Sussex claims 'squatters' rights' The parcel in dispute is near Tempe’s chief tourist attraction, Tempe Town Lake. — Richard Ruelas, azcentral, "Tempe 'squatter' Steve Sussex loses appeal as court rules city has right to boot him from land," 3 Aug. 2016 In the 1970s, as the city was hit by a financial crisis and crime soared, squatters would break into the castle and set fires. — New York Times, "Central Park’s Castle Gets a $12 Million Fairy-Tale Makeover," 12 July 2019 The house, even more lovingly photographed from inside, is a squatter’s paradise with its antique furnishings and intricate woodwork. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: ‘Last Black Man in San Francisco’ a gorgeous, moving ode to a city in flux," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'squatter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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