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contraband

noun
/ˈkɒntrəbænd/

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example Sentences

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

Synonyms

smuggling, illicit goods, illegal trade, forbidden items

Antonyms

legal goods, authorized items

Collocations

contraband goods, contraband drugs, smuggling contraband

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