arsonist meaning

Definition of arsonist

1. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property

   Synonyms: incendiary, firebug

   Type of: criminal

   Kinds: barnburner

   Related forms: arson

arsonist in a sentence

• The arsonist was never apprehended.
• After a long investigation, the police finally captured the suspected arsonist.
• The arsonist is a narcissist.
• The police think that Tom was the arsonist.
• I know that Tom is a convicted arsonist.

How to pronounce arsonist

arsonist is pronounced /ˈɑrsənəst/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.