Meaning of the word bootlegger in English

What does bootlegger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bootlegger

US /ˈbuːt.leɡ.ɚ/
UK /ˈbuːt.leɡ.ər/

Noun

a person who makes, distributes, or sells goods illegally, especially alcoholic liquor

Example:
During Prohibition, a bootlegger could make a fortune selling illegal alcohol.
The police arrested the bootlegger with a truck full of untaxed cigarettes.