The act of breaking into another person's house with unlawful intent.

(animal training) present participle of housebreak

plural of housebreaking

(transitive, US) To train an animal to avoid urinating or defecating in the house, except within a litterbox, toilet, or other receptacle.

A criminal who breaks into and enters another's house or premises with the intent of committing a crime.

plural of housebreaker

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of housebreak